Dortmund Coin List
The city of Dortmund, located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany, has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. For centuries, Dortmund played an important role in the region's trade and economy, which is reflected in its fascinating numismatic history.
Dortmund in the Hanseatic League
In the 13th century, Dortmund became an influential member of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading alliance of northern European cities. This privileged position allowed the city to mint its own coins, known as "Dortmunder Pfennige". These silver coins were characterized by their high quality and purity, which made them a trusted currency throughout the region. Dortmund Pfennige often featured symbols of the city, such as the imperial eagle or the cross, and were widely used in both local and international business transactions.
The rise of industry and commemorative coins
With the advent of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, Dortmund experienced rapid economic growth, driven primarily by the coal and steel industry. This period of prosperity was reflected in the minting of commemorative coins celebrating the city's industrial and cultural achievements. One of the most notable was the "Fredenbaum" coin, issued in 1898 to commemorate the opening of the public park of the same name. These coins not only served as a medium of exchange, but also represented Dortmund's civic pride and identity. Today, these numismatic pieces are coveted by collectors and offer a unique window into the history and development of this important German city.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Dortmund coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Germany-States
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Germany-States.
Hamburg 1675-1872 Duchy of Brunswick Berg Prussia Nassau Aachen Anhalt-Bernburg Westfalia Dortmund Wismar Hannover Saxony-Meiningen Würzburg Baden Frankfurt Hessen-Darmstadt Frankfurt/Main Hesse-Kassel Wurttemberg Hesse Bavaria Otto Koenig Von Bayern Cologne Brunswick-Luneburg Henneberg-Ilmenau Hesse-Homburg Hohenzollern-Hechingen Hollenzollern-Sigmaringen Saxony Schleswig-Holstein Grand Duke of Oldenburg 1829-1918 Schwarzburg-RudolstadtCoin Catalog
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