© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Groten Gold pattern strike
1765 year| Gold (.986) | 1.17 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bremen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1186-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1765 |
| Value | ½ Groten (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#313080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in quatrefoil
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CRVX CHR NOST SAL
RDDB
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Groten coin from the City of Bremen (German States) is interesting because it was minted in 1765, making it over 250 years old. Despite its age, it is still made of gold (.986) and weighs 1.17 grams, which is impressive considering the durability of the metal. Additionally, the fact that it is a pattern strike, means that it was minted as a trial or sample coin, making it a unique and rare piece in the world of numismatics.
