1 Fürstengroschen 1566-1567 front 1 Fürstengroschen 1566-1567 back
1 Fürstengroschen 1566-1567 photo
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1 Fürstengroschen

 
Silver 1.75 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Göttingen (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1566-1567
Value
1 Fürstengroschen = 1⁄24 Thaler = 12 Pfennig
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.75 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#114174
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 1Z in orb on breast, titles of Maximilian II.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Fürstengroschen coin from the City of Göttingen (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.75g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the mid-16th century, a period marked by the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the Protestant Reformation. The coin's design, which features an image of a crowned eagle on one side and the coat of arms of the City of Göttingen on the other, reflects the political and economic influences of the time. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to the value placed on this precious metal during this period.