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1 Groschen
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1619 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with denomination, titles of Matthias with date separated in legend at top by orb.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATTHI.RO.IMP.SA
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 art and architecture in the region.
