1 Groschen (Counterstamped) ND (1456-1464) front 1 Groschen (Counterstamped) ND (1456-1464) back
1 Groschen (Counterstamped) ND (1456-1464) photo
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1 Groschen Counterstamped ND

 
Silver 2.11 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Erfurt (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1456-1464
Value
1 Groschen (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.11 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#214823
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin (uncial)

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from the City of Erfurt (German States) was counterstamped with a unique symbol, the "Erfurt horseman," which was a stylized image of a knight on horseback. This symbol was used to indicate that the coin was issued by the city of Erfurt and was a symbol of its authority and independence.