© Historisches Museum Frankfurt
© Historisches Museum Frankfurt
1 Groschen Tournois
1413 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 | 1413 |
| 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#267687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Medium cross with legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
+ANNO 8 DOMINI 8 MILLESIMO 8 CCCC 8 XIII
+MONETA 8 VRB 8 AQVS'
Lettering (regular font):
+ANNO 8 DOMINI 8 MILLESIMO 8 CCCC 8 XIII
+MONETA 8 VRB 8 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 1413, which was during the reign of Emperor Sigismund, who was instrumental in establishing the German States as a powerful economic and political force in the region. The coin's silver content and unique design also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
