© 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 | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1631 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#217980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Date divided in legend at top.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from Magdeburg was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the coinage of many German states, including Magdeburg. As a result, the 1 Groschen coin was minted with a unique design that reflected the city's political and economic ties to other regions. The coin features the coat of arms of Magdeburg on one side and the image of a lion on the other, symbolizing the city's strength and resilience during a time of turmoil.
