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© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
1 Groschen Tournois
1421 year| Silver | 2.05 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1166-1801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1421 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (⅓) |
| Currency | Schilling (1373-1504) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#266855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
+ANNO 8 DOMINI 8 MILESIMO 8 CCCC 8 XXI
+MONETA 8 VRB'o AQVS'
Lettering (regular font):
+ANNO 8 DOMINI 8 MILESIMO 8 CCCC 8 XXI
+MONETA 8 VRB'O AQVS'
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen Tournois coin from the Free Imperial City of Aachen is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1421, which was just a few years after the end of the Hundred Years' War between England and France, and during the reign of the Holy Roman Emperor, Sigismund. This period saw the rise of city-states and the emergence of new trade routes, which had a significant impact on the economy and currency of the region. The fact that this coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time, speaks to the importance of trade and commerce in the region during this period.
