Hi Working on creating a database for my collection, I came across several coins that had slipped into the albums unattributed, a.o. this silver coin from Trier, Germany. I have little knowledge on medieval coins, and only one reference book (Grierson). Using some online resources, I took some guesses about the coin, to put on the photo. The reality is, I don't even know the denomination for sure, and help would be greatly appreciated.
Germany is a weak point for me and I have not bene able to find an answer, but I got a hunch that if you go here - http://www.medievalcoinage.com/ and contact the owner of that site, you'll get an answer
I haven't been able to find a match, but I have learned much about medieval Germany Reverse has the shields of Mainz(left), Cologne or Trier(right) and Pfalz(bottom). I believe the center device is Wied. Hermann v. Wied was the Archbishop of Cologne from 1515-1547. The best connection I can make between these territories, is that the Archbishop of each was one of the electors that crowned the emperor.
Thanks a lot, DC! That's very helpful. I took it for granted that the center shield was Trier. Cologne is right, Mainz left (as you said), according to my research on this site: http://www.geocities.com/wappenrolle/?200814 I will continue to look for clues, but the Wied theory sounds likely. Thanks again.
