© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Groschen
| Silver | 2.4 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1616-1618 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#217926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with denomination.
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Comment
1617 (with mintmark)·MO·NO·CI·MAGDEB·
·17MAT·D·G·RO·I·S·A·mintmark16·
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the City of Magdeburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.4 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648), a conflict that devastated much of Germany and disrupted trade and commerce. Despite these challenges, the City of Magdeburg continued to mint coins, and this particular coin is a testament to the city's resilience and determination to maintain economic stability during a difficult period in history.
