1 Groschen Tournois In the name of Charlemagne
1372 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 | 1372 |
| 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#267683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Medium cross with legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+XC:VINCI-XC:REGN-AN:DNI:M.-CCC.LXXII.
+ MON-ETA:IVNG-HEIT
Comment
This is the second oldest known coin type with a Gregorian date (tied with 1 Tournosegroschen Schönforst)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen Tournois coin from the Free Imperial City of Aachen is that it features an image of Charlemagne, who was the King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, on one side, and the coat of arms of Aachen on the other. This coin was minted in 1372 and was made of silver, weighing 2.31 grams. It's a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Holy Roman Empire and the German States.
