1 Groten 1743-1744 front 1 Groten 1743-1744 back
1 Groten 1743-1744 photo
© M. Sommer

1 Groten

 
Silver 0.63 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Bremen (German States)
Period
Free city (1186-1918)
Emperor
Charles VII (Karl VII) (1742-1745)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1743-1744
Value
1 Groten (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.63 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#42048
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAR:VII.DG.ROM:IMP.S.A

Interesting fact

The 1 Groten coin from the City of Bremen was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the mid-18th century, a period marked by the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the development of new monetary systems. The 1 Groten coin was one of the many currencies that were introduced during this time to facilitate trade and commerce in the region. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in the local economy and was widely used in everyday transactions. Today, the 1 Groten coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the economic and monetary history of the region.