1 Groschen Tournois ND (1500-1511) front 1 Groschen Tournois ND (1500-1511) back
1 Groschen Tournois ND (1500-1511) photo
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1 Groschen Tournois ND

 
Silver 2.61 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1500-1511
Value
1 Groschen (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.61 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108255
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with double legend surrounding.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: SIT NOM DNI DEI NRI' BENEDICT' | TVRON FRANC

Lettering (regular font): SIT NOM DNI DEI NRI' BENEDICT' | TVRON FRANC

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen Tournois coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "F" and "S" on either side, which stands for "Frankfurt am Main" and "Sankt Bartholomäus" (St. Bartholomew), the patron saint of the city. This shield is placed above the coat of arms of Frankfurt, adding an extra layer of detail and meaning to the coin's design.