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Any idea...uniface & plant/tree with 5 leaves

Verfasst: Mo 07.11.05 20:57
von aidab
Hi,

I wonder if someone can help me to identify this little copper piece.
It shows what I thinh it's a plant or tree with 5 leaves ..any idea ?

Verfasst: Di 08.11.05 20:02
von SB
Hi,

this copper mint might be a "Pfennig" issued by the free imperial city of Lindau, which is located in the southern part of Germany at the Lake Constance. The city Lindau had a Lime-tree in its crest, which can be seen also on Brakteates struck already in the 13th century.

Regards

SB