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1 Groschen
| Silver | 1.68 g | 20.4 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 20.4 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with denomination, separating the date above in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATD·G·RO·IS·A·1619
Edge
Plain
Comment
1616Buck/Bahrf. 153 var.
MO·NO·REIPHILDESHE mintmark
MATTHI·RO·IMP·S·A·1616
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 boar. This symbol was included to represent the city's association with the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation in Northern Europe during the Middle Ages. The inclusion of the wild boar on the coin highlights Hildesheim's connection to the League and its importance as a trading center during that time.
