1 Fürstengroschen 1563-1565 front 1 Fürstengroschen 1563-1565 back
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1 Fürstengroschen

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Einbeck (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Ferdinand I (1556-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1563-1565
Value
1 Fürstengroschen = 12 Pfennig (1⁄21)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#146510
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 1Z in orb on breast, titles of Ferdinnand I and date.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The Fürstengroschen coin from the City of Einbeck (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued between 1563 and 1565, a period when many German states were transitioning from using bartering systems to using coins as a standard form of currency. The Fürstengroschen was one of the first coins to be widely accepted and used in trade, helping to establish a standardized system of currency across the region. Additionally, the coin's silver content made it a valuable and sought-after form of currency, contributing to the growth and development of the regional economy.