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© Emporium Hamburg
1 Groschen
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1602 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#119222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with denomination separating the date to the sides. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RVDOLII.ROM.IMP.SEM.AV
1601
Z4
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from Hildesheim features a unique design element - a small shield with the city's coat of arms, which includes a depiction of a wild man (known as a "Wildmann") holding a club. This symbol was used to represent the city's independence and was a common motif in medieval European heraldry.
