© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
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1 Prague Groschen Counterstamped ND
| Silver | 2.60 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1378-1419 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (12) |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1526) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.60 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#132938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin (uncial)
Comment
Krusy N 5,8Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Prague Groschen (Counterstamped) ND (1378-1419) from Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) is that it was used as a form of currency in the medieval period, specifically during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. The coin was minted in Nuremberg, which was an important trading center at the time, and it features a counterstamp of the city's coat of arms. The use of counterstamps on coins was a common practice in the medieval period, as it allowed cities and territories to verify the authenticity of coins and to indicate their place of origin. This particular coin is made of silver and weighs 2.60 grams, making it a valuable and significant artifact from the time period.
