© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
12 Groschen Emergency currency
1629 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1629 |
| Value | 12 Groschen (½) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#217998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
5-line central inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XII / GROSCHEN / MAGDEBVR: / STATGELT / date
Comment
Struck during the city being besieged by Imperial troops of general Albrecht von WallensteinInteresting fact
The 12 Groschen coin from Magdeburg was minted in 1629 as emergency currency during the Thirty Years' War, a devastating conflict that lasted from 1618 to 1648. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. Despite its value, the coin was not widely accepted as currency due to its irregular minting and lack of official backing. Instead, it was primarily used as a means of exchange in local trade, highlighting the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Magdeburg during a time of economic and political instability.
