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1 Groshen - Matthias Corvinus ND
| Silver | 2.25 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Breslau (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1337-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1477-1490 |
| Value | 1 Garas |
| Currency | Groschen |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#72442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Standing glorified Saint John the Baptist with God's lamb (Agnus dei).
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
GROSSVS WRA TISLAVIEnSIS
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Lettering (regular font):
GROSSVS WRA TISLAVIENSIS
W
Translation: Garas of Wroclaw
Edge
Plain
Comment
Silesia under Hungarian occupation (1468-1490)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groshen - Matthias Corvinus ND (1477-1490) coin from the City of Breslau (Silesia) is that it features an image of King Matthias Corvinus, who was a prominent figure in Central European history and played a significant role in the region's political and cultural development during his reign.
