© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Guldengroschen
| Silver | 29.06 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1527-1528 |
| Value | 1 Guldengroschen (1.25) |
| Currency | Reichsguldiner (1527-1619) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.06 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#132191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLVS. V. ROM(A). - IMPE. CAE(S). AVGV(S).
Unabridged legend: Carolus Quintus Romanorum Imperator Caesar Augustus
Engraver: Hans Kraft the elder
Designer: Albrecht Dürer
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Guldengroschen coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the late 1520s, a period marked by the rise of the Protestant Reformation and the subsequent religious conflicts that would go on to shape the continent's political landscape for centuries to come. Despite these challenges, the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg remained a significant economic and cultural center, and the Guldengroschen coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce within the region.
