© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Prague Groschen Counterstamped ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free city of Kempten (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1289-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1378-1419 |
| Value | 1 Prague Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#152272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin (uncial)
Comment
Sm.74Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Prague Groschen (Counterstamped) ND (1378-1419) from Free city of Kempten (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique counterstamp, which was added to the coin as a way to verify its authenticity and value. The counterstamp bears the image of a lion, which was the symbol of the city of Kempten, and it was added to the coin by the local authorities to ensure that the coin was genuine and not a counterfeit. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it provides a glimpse into the methods used in the past to verify the authenticity of currency.
