¼ Groschen 1496 front ¼ Groschen 1496 back
¼ Groschen 1496 photo
© Münzzentrum Rheinland

¼ Groschen

1496 year
Silver 0.64 g -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Aachen (German States)
Period
Free city (1166-1801)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1496
Value
¼ Groschen (1⁄12)
Currency
Schilling (1373-1504)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.64 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#368672
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ornate cross, date divided in angles, all in circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+ MONETA VRBIS AQVENSIS
1 4 9 6

Interesting fact

The ¼ Groschen coin from the Free Imperial City of Aachen (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.64g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Emperor Maximilian I, who was known for his efforts to standardize coinage across the Holy Roman Empire. This coin is an example of the standardized currency that was used throughout the empire during that time.