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1 Groschen Rahtsgeld
1627 year| Silver | 2.33 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | City of Weissenburg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1627 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.33 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#132688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central inscription in 3 lines, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RAHTS/GELT/1627
FERDINAND.II.ROM.IMP.SE.AVG
Comment
Slg. Voltz 802Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1627 Weissenburg Groschen coin is that it features a unique blend of German and French influences in its design. The coin was minted during a time when the City of Weissenburg was under French rule, and it bears the inscription "Rahtsgeld" (a German term for a local currency) alongside the French motto "L'Union Fait La Force" ( Unity Makes Strength). This blending of cultures is a reflection of the complex history of the region and adds to the coin's numismatic significance.
