© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
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1 Groschen Tournois
| Silver | 2.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1572-1596 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.69 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in circle surrounded by band of lilies in arches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT.NOMEN.DOMINI.BENEDICTVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen Tournois coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued between 1572 and 1596, a period marked by the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the Protestant Reformation and the subsequent religious conflicts. Despite these challenges, the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt remained a significant center of trade and finance, and the 1 Groschen Tournois coin was an important part of the city's economy.
