© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
1 Groschen
| Silver | 1.26 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1618-1619 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#217931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Date separated above imperial orb.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAT D G RO IM S A
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from Magdeburg was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The Thirty Years War had just ended, and the city of Magdeburg was trying to rebuild and recover from the devastation. The coin was minted as a way to stimulate trade and commerce in the region, and it features an image of the city's patron saint, St. Maurice, on one side and the city's coat of arms on the other. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. This coin is a rare and interesting example of the currency used during this period in German history.
