1 Groschen
| Silver | 1.79 g | 20.45 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1589-1594 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.79 g |
| Diameter | 20.45 mm |
| Thickness | 0.80 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#336831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z4 divides date, titles of Rudolph.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿RVDOL.Z.D.G.RO.IM.SE.AV
9-3
Z4
Edge
Plain
Comment
1593 (93) var..MO.NO.REIP:HILDES.
✿RVDOL.Z.D.G.RO.IM.SE.AV
1593 (93) var.
✿MO.NO.ARG.REIP:HILDE
✿RVDOL.Z.D.G.RO.IM.SE.AV що
1594 (94) var.
Buck / Bahrfeldt 81
:.MO.NO.REIP.HILDE.SEM
·:·RVDOL.Z.D.G.RO.IM.SE.AV
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from Hildesheim features a unique design element - a small shield with the city's coat of arms, which includes a crescent moon and a star. This symbolism was meant to represent the city's connection to the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation that dominated trade in the region during the Middle Ages. The inclusion of the coat of arms on the coin was a way for the city to assert its independence and pride in its history and traditions.
