© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Prague Groschen Counterstamped ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1378-1419 |
| Value | 1 Prague Groschen |
| Currency | Pfennig (800-1500) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin (uncial)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Sm.165Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Prague Groschen (Counterstamped) ND (1378-1419) from Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) made of Silver is that it features a unique counterstamp, which was added to the coin by the Bishopric of Salzburg to validate its authenticity and value. This counterstamp is a small image of a key, which was the symbol of the Bishopric of Salzburg. The use of counterstamps was a common practice in medieval Europe, as it allowed local rulers to verify the authenticity of coins that were circulating in their territories. The presence of the counterstamp on this coin highlights the importance of the Bishopric of Salzburg in the region and the efforts taken by the rulers to maintain the integrity of the currency.
