1 Groten 1746-1752 front 1 Groten 1746-1752 back
1 Groten 1746-1752 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

1 Groten

 
Silver 0.7 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Bremen (German States)
Period
Free city (1186-1918)
Emperor
Francis I (Franz I) (1745-1765)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1746-1752
Value
1 Groten (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.7 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Thickness
0.4 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#31530
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

Crowned double headed eagle with value in a circle on the breast. Legend around for "Franciscus I Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus". Bremen was a free city ("Freie Reichsstadt") of the Holy Roman Empire.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FRANCISC.D.G.ROM.IMP.S.A.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groten coin from the City of Bremen (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.7g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick II of Prussia, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a powerful and influential leader in the region. The coin's design features an image of the Bremen city coat of arms on one side and the number "1" on the other, indicating its value. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin is a unique piece of history that offers a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 18th-century Europe.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1746  2456000 - - - - - -
1747  2621000 - - - - - -
1748  2447000 - - - - - -
1752  2696000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Groten 1746-1752 coin.