© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1 Groschen Tournois
1606 year| Silver | 2.03 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1606 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.03 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrilobe.
Script: Latin
Comment
KM#15.1 with obv. legendTVRONVS.CIVIT.FRANCOFVRTENSIS.1606
KM#15.2 with obv. legend
TVRONVS.CIVIT.FRANCOFVRTENS.1606
KM#15.3 with obv. legend
TVRONVS.CIVIT.FRANCOFVRDI.1606
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen Tournois coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.03g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1606, which was during the midst of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), a devastating conflict that ravaged much of Germany and surrounding regions. Despite the turmoil, the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt remained a significant center of trade and commerce, and coins like this one were used to facilitate economic transactions. The fact that this coin was made of silver also speaks to the value and importance of precious metals during this time period.
