© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Gross - Ferdinand I Joachimsthal
| Billon (.420 silver) | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1526-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1543-1544 |
| Value | 1 Gross |
| Currency | Groschen (1300-1541) |
| Composition | Billon (.420 silver) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Lion at centre, lettering around, date at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GROSSI PRAGENSES AN date
Comment
Varieties exist.Mintmarks: (With litle/more imagination)
(ww) diadem - mintmaster Wolfgang Roll
(xx) decorative carafe - mintmaster Martin Kempf
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Gross - Ferdinand I (Joachimsthal) 1543-1544 from Kingdom of Bohemia made of Billon (.420 silver) is that it was used as a means of payment during a time of great economic change in the region. The coin was introduced during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia, and it was used to standardize trade and commerce across the kingdom. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a common practice during this time period, as it was more durable than pure silver and had a lower intrinsic value, making it ideal for everyday transactions. Despite its relatively low value, the coin was still considered a significant innovation in the field of numismatics and played an important role in the economic development of the region.
