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1 Groschen Bauerngroschen ND
| Silver | 2.61 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | City of Goslar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1477-1481 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.61 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#153669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Saint Simon standing next to Judas, trefoil below.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SAnCTVS*SIMOn-ET*IVDA
Lettering (regular font): SANCTVS*SIMON-ET*IVDA
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen (Bauerngroschen) coin from the City of Goslar (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.61g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Frederick III, who ruled from 1440 to 1493, a period of significant economic growth and trade in the German States. The coin's design, featuring a simple cross and the inscription "Groschen" on one side and the coat of arms of the City of Goslar on the other, reflects the influence of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading federation that dominated trade in the region during this time. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to the growing wealth and prosperity of the region during this period.
