1 Groschen 1616-1617 front 1 Groschen 1616-1617 back
1 Groschen 1616-1617 photo
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1 Groschen

 
Silver 1.55 g 19.6 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Hannover (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1616-1617
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.55 g
Diameter
19.6 mm
Thickness
0.90 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#170358
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Imperial orb with Z4, date divided at top in legend by cross, titles of Matthias.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAT I D G R I S V <date>

Edge

Plain

Comment

1616
Buck/Meier 129 var.
MON.NOVA.HONOVER.mintmark
16MAT.DG.ROIM.S.AV16

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from the City of Hannover (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.55g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the early 17th century, a period marked by the Thirty Years' War, which had a profound impact on the German states and the rest of Europe. Despite the challenges of this time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the skill of the mint masters and artisans who created it.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1617  58000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Groschen 1616-1617 coin.