© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
1 Grosz - Marshal Lefebvre French Occupation, Trial Strike
1812 year| Gold | 3.16 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Danzig (City of Danzig, Polish States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of Danzig (1807-1814) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 3 Schilling (3 Szelag) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.16 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#131542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination within dotted circle, lettering around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DANZIGER KUPFER MUENZE
EIN
GROSCHEN
M
Translation:
Danzig copper money
One Groschen
Comment
Restruck on French ½-louis d'or aux 4 L (1693–1700).
Equivalent of a Ducat coin, despite being struck with a denomination of 1 Groschen.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Grosz - Marshal Lefebvre (French Occupation, Trial Strike) 1812 from Republic of Danzig (City of Danzig, Polish States) made of Gold weighing 3.16 g is that it is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making it a valuable addition to any numismatic collection.
