© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Groschen Tournois
1666 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1666 |
| Value | 1 Tournosegroschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#200694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floral cross.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen Tournois coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted in 1666, which was during the midst of the Thirty Years' War, a devastating conflict that lasted from 1618 to 1648 and involved many European states. Despite the turmoil, the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt remained a significant financial and trading center, and the 1 Groschen Tournois coin was an important part of the city's economy. The coin's silver content and its connection to the Frankfurt's economic prosperity make it a fascinating piece of history.
