1 Groschen 1677 front 1 Groschen 1677 back
1 Groschen 1677 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Groschen

1677 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Magdeburg (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1677
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#219467
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb with denomination, date and mintmasters initials separated to sides.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen 1677 coin from the City of Magdeburg (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was issued during a time when the city was experiencing significant economic growth and cultural development. Magdeburg was an important trading center and a member of the Hanseatic League, a powerful mercantile and cultural organization that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region. The coin's design, which features the city's coat of arms and a crowned eagle, reflects the city's pride in its wealth and status.