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© WAG Online Auktions
1 Kreuzgroschen ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1531-1540 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzgroschen = ½ Mariengroschen (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#157800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross in circle, six-pointed star in each angle, legend in Gothic lettering.
Lettering: SALVE CRVX SCA BENIGNA
Interesting fact
The Kreuzgroschen coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Charles V, who was the first king to unite the Holy Roman Empire and the Spanish Empire, making it one of the most powerful empires in Europe at the time. The coin's design features the Imperial Eagle on one side and the Hildesheim coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the city's allegiance to the Empire.
