1 Groschen 1669-1671 front 1 Groschen 1669-1671 back
1 Groschen 1669-1671 photo
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1 Groschen

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Einbeck (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1669-1671
Value
1 Groschen (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#147233
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb with 24, titles of Leopold I.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen 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 during the reign of Duke Johann Wilhelm of Braunschweig-Lüneburg, who ruled the Duchy of Braunschweig-Lüneburg from 1665 to 1707. This period saw significant changes in trade and commerce, as well as the rise of the bourgeoisie class, which led to an increased demand for coinage. The 1 Groschen coin was an important part of this monetary system, as it was widely used in everyday transactions and was a symbol of the growing economic power of the region.