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1 Dreier ND
Silver | 0.55 g | 20 mm |
Issuer | City of Goslar (German States) |
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Period | Free city |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1611-1622 |
Value | 1 Dreier = 3 Pfennig (1⁄96) |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.55 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#175561 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with denomination.
Lettering: 3
Edge
Plain
Comment
Wrongly listed as Nordhausen KM#5 by Krause.Interesting fact
The 1 Dreier coin from the City of Goslar (German States) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Ferdinand II, who was instrumental in the counter-reformation movement and the Thirty Years' War. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remained a stable currency, with its value pegged to the silver standard. This coin is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people of Goslar during a period of significant upheaval.