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1 Groschen Tournois
1404 year| Silver | 2.31 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1166-1801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1404 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (⅓) |
| Currency | Schilling (1373-1504) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.31 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#119027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Medium cross with legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: Anno Domini Millesimo CCCC Quarto.
Lettering (regular font): ANNO DOMINI MILLESIMO CCCC QUARTO.
Comment
The Free Imperial City of Aachen, known in English by its French name of Aix-la-Chapelle, was a Free Imperial City and spa of the Holy Roman Empire west of Cologne and southeast of the Low Countries, in the Lower Rhenish–Westphalian Circle. The pilgrimages, the Coronation of the Holy Roman Emperor, flourishing industries and the privileges conferred by various emperors made it one of the most prosperous market towns of the Holy Roman Empire.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen Tournois coin from the Free Imperial City of Aachen is that it was minted during the reign of King Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia, who was also the Holy Roman Emperor at the time. This coin is a rare example of a silver groschen minted during his reign, as most coins from this period were made of base metals like copper or billon. The coin's design features the coat of arms of Aachen on one side and the king's name and title on the other, making it a valuable piece for collectors of historical coins.
