1 Groschen 1616-1620 front 1 Groschen 1616-1620 back
1 Groschen 1616-1620 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Groschen

 
Silver 1.40 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Hannover (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1616-1620
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.40 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Thickness
0.55 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#170359
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Imperial orb with denomination, date separated above.

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the City of Hannover (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.40g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of King James I of England, who was also the Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg, which included the City of Hannover. This coin was part of a series of reforms aimed at standardizing coinage across the German States and promoting trade and commerce in the region. Despite its small denomination, the 1 Groschen coin played an important role in the local economy and is now a sought-after collector's item for numismatists.