1 Prague Groschen (Counterstamped) ND (1378-1419) front 1 Prague Groschen (Counterstamped) ND (1378-1419) back
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1 Prague Groschen Counterstamped ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Göppingen (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1378-1419
Value
1 Groschen
Currency
Groschen
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered, Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#214833
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin (uncial)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Prague Groschen (Counterstamped) ND (1378-1419) from City of Göppingen (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 Göppingen, and it was added to the coin after it was minted, as a way to confirm that it was issued by the city. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it provides a glimpse into the methods used in the past to ensure the authenticity of currency.