© Historisches Museum Frankfurt
© Historisches Museum Frankfurt
1 Groschen Tournois
1410 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 | 1410 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (⅓) |
| Currency | Schilling (1373-1504) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.31 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Medium cross with legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
+ANNO 8 DOMINI 8 MILLESIMO 8 CCCC 8 DECI
+MONETA 8 VRB 8 AQVES'
Lettering (regular font):
+ANNO 8 DOMINI 8 MILLESIMO 8 CCCC 8 DECI
+MONETA 8 VRB 8 AQVES'
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen Tournois coin from the Free Imperial City of Aachen (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.31g was minted during the reign of Emperor Sigismund, who was the last emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. This coin was used as a means of payment in the city of Aachen and its surrounding regions, and it features an image of the emperor on one side and the city's coat of arms on the other. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the region during that time.
