1 Kleiner Groschen (Siege issue) 1550 front 1 Kleiner Groschen (Siege issue) 1550 back
1 Kleiner Groschen (Siege issue) 1550 photo
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1 Kleiner Groschen Siege issue

1550 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Magdeburg (German States)
Period
Schmalkaldic War (1545-1552)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1550
Value
1 Kleiner Groschen = 4 Pfennig (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#221278
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

5-petaled rose, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + V. D. M. I. E. (I).

Comment

Struck during the siege against the troops of Moritz of Saxony.

Interesting fact

The 1 Kleiner Groschen (Siege issue) 1550 from City of Magdeburg (German States) made of Silver features an image of a crowned eagle on its obverse side, which symbolizes the power and authority of the Holy Roman Empire.