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1 Groschen
| Silver | 0.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Goslar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1615-1620 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#98673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with denomination, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FERD.II.ROMS
16 / Z0
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the City of Goslar 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 the City of Goslar. Despite the challenges of this period, the 1 Groschen coin remained a widely used denomination and was an important part of everyday commerce.
