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1 Groschen Tournois ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#212260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with double legend surrounding.
Lettering:
SIT.NOMEN.DOMINI.BENEDIC'
TVRONVS:CIVIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen Tournois coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the late 18th century, a period of Enlightenment and Revolution, when new ideas about liberty, equality, and democracy were spreading across the continent. The coin's design, which features an image of the Frankfurt city coat of arms and the inscription "FRANCORUM LIBERA CIVITAS" (Free City of Frankfurt), reflects the city's pride in its status as a free and independent state within the Holy Roman Empire. Despite being a small denomination coin, it is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the time.
