1 Groten 1747-1763 front 1 Groten 1747-1763 back
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1 Groten

 
Billon 0.9 g 16 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
1747-1763
Value
1 Groten (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.9 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#51461
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

Crowned Imperial Eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRANCISC.D.G.ROM.IMP.S.A.
1

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groten coin from the City of Bremen (German States) made of Billon and weighing 0.9g is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. During his reign, Prussia became a major military power and the coinage was reformed to standardize the currency and promote trade. The 1 Groten coin was one of the coins introduced during this time and it was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the German States.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1754  2938000 - - - - - -
1755  1915000 - - - - - -
1763  1275000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Groten 1747-1763 coin.