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1 Mariengroschen
1491 year| Silver | 2.70 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1166-1801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1491 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (⅓) |
| Currency | Schilling (1373-1504) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.70 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#119034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aachen city arms over flowery long cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: VRBS:AQ | VEnSIS: | REGnI:SE | CES:1Ω91
Lettering (regular font): VRBS:AQ | VENSIS: | REGNI:SE | CES:1Ω91
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mariengroschen 1491 coin from the Free Imperial City of Aachen is that it features an image of the Virgin Mary on one side, which gave it its name "Mariengroschen" meaning "Marian penny" in German.
