Henneberg-Ilmenau Coin List
The county of Henneberg-Ilmenau, located in present-day Thuringia, Germany, was an important region during the Holy Roman Empire. This territory, ruled by the House of Henneberg, left a significant numismatic legacy that reflects its history and economic power between the 13th and 17th centuries.
History and government of Henneberg-Ilmenau
The county of Henneberg-Ilmenau emerged as a branch of the main line of Henneberg in the 13th century. The House of Henneberg ruled this region until its extinction in 1583, when the territory passed into the hands of the House of Saxony. During its existence, Henneberg-Ilmenau played an important role in regional politics and in the economic development of Thuringia. Mining and metallurgy were key industries in the region, which significantly influenced the minting of coins and the wealth of the county.
Coins from Henneberg-Ilmenau
Coins minted in Henneberg-Ilmenau bear witness to the history and economy of the region. The groschen and pfennigs were the most common denominations, often featuring the coat of arms of the House of Henneberg: a hen on a three-peaked mountain. The quality and silver content of these coins varied over time, reflecting the economic and political fluctuations of the county. After 1583, coins continued to be minted under the authority of the House of Saxony, but retained elements of the Henneberg design, demonstrating the persistence of regional identity even after the change of government.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Henneberg-Ilmenau 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
Alemania-Estados | 1 heller
Alemania-Estados | 1 thaler
Alemania-Estados | 1 thaler
Alemania-Estados | 1 thaler
Alemania-Estados | 1 heller
Alemania-Estados | 2 kreuzers
Alemania-Estados | 1 heller
Alemania-Estados | 1 thaler
Alemania-Estados | 1 thaler
Alemania-Estados | 1 heller
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