2 Grote 1660-1671 front 2 Grote 1660-1671 back
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2 Grote

 
Silver 1.27 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Bremen (German States)
Period
Free city (1186-1918)
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1660-1671
Value
2 Grote (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.27 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#39800
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Double headed imperial eagle with value on breast within a circle. legend around (starts 12h).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOPOLD D G ROM IMP SE AVG
36

Translation: Leopoldus Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Grote 1660-1671 from City of Bremen (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.27 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1658 to 1705. This was a period of significant economic growth and cultural development in Europe, and the coin reflects the increasing importance of trade and commerce during this time. The fact that it was made of silver also speaks to the value placed on this precious metal during this period, and how it was used as a symbol of wealth and power.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1671  199000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Grote 1660-1671 coin.