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1 Groschen
| Silver | 1.34 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1605 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#166153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z4 divides date, legend in Latin letters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL. II. ROM. IMP. SEM. A.
Edge
Plain
Comment
1603Buck/Bahrf. 114 var.
MONO·RE - IP·HILD mintmark
·RVDOL·II·ROM·IMP·SEV·AV
16-03
Z4
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from Hildesheim was minted during a time of great economic and cultural growth in the city. In the early 17th century, Hildesheim was a prosperous member of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading federation that spanned across Northern Europe. The city's location at the confluence of the Innerste and Leine rivers made it an important hub for trade and commerce, and the minting of the 1 Groschen coin was a testament to the city's economic influence. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 1.34 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today. Its design features the coat of arms of Hildesheim, which includes a shield with a crescent moon and a crown, surrounded by two lions. The coin's mintage was limited, with only a small number produced between 1601 and 1605, making it a rare and valuable piece of history.
