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

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Lindau (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1378-1419
Value
1 Groschen
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#360405
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin (uncial)

Comment

Sm.90

Dating is unknown, page has dates of the original ruler.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Prague Groschen (Counterstamped) ND (1378-1419) from City of Lindau (German States) made of Silver is that it was used as a form of currency in the medieval period, specifically during the reign of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor. The coin was minted in the city of Lindau, which was an important trading center at the time, and it features a counterstamp of the city's coat of arms. The use of silver in the coin's production was a sign of its value and durability, and it was likely used for large transactions and trade.