½ Groten

1789 year


Billon	0.7 g	14.7 mm

Description

Issuer	City of Bremen (German States)
Period	Free city (1186-1918)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1789
Value	½ Groten (1⁄144)
Currency	Thaler
Composition	Billon
Weight	0.7 g
Diameter	14.7 mm
Thickness	0.7 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#241992
Rarity index	90%

Reverse

Denomination between 5-petalled rosettes above the mintmasters initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
✿½✿
GROT
━━
D⦁B⦁

Comment

Mintmaster DB - David Du Bois

Interesting fact

The ½ Groten coin from the City of Bremen (German States) made of Billon and weighing 0.7 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The late 18th century saw the rise of capitalism and the emergence of new economic powers, and the Bremen coinage was a reflection of this shift. The Billon material used to make the coin was a common alloy of copper and silver, which was used to create a durable and affordable currency for everyday transactions. Despite its small denomination, the ½ Groten coin played an important role in the local economy of Bremen and surrounding regions, facilitating trade and commerce for the working class. Today, this coin is a valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into the financial history of Northern Germany during a time of significant transformation.