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1 Groschen - Maximilian II

1573 year
Silver 1.80 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Hildesheim (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1573
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.80 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
0.90 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#112877
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Imperial orb with Z4 divides date, titles of Maximilian II.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAXI·D·G·ROM·IM·SEM·AV

Edge

Plain

Comment

Buck / Bahrfeldt 64 var.
🌼MON·NO·AR·REIPV·HILDE
🌼MAXI·D·G·ROM·IM·SEM·A


Buck / Bahrfeldt 64
🌼MON·NO·ARG·REIP·HILDE
🌼MAXI·D·G·ROM·IM·SEM·A

Buck / Bahrfeldt 64a
🌼MONETA·NOVA·CIVI·HILDES
🌼MAXI·D·G·ROM·IM·SEM·AV

Interesting fact

The Maximilian II 1573 1 Groschen coin from Hildesheim is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.