© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
6 Groschen Emergency currency
1629 year| Silver | 6.59 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1629 |
| Value | 6 Groschen (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.59 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#217996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
5-line central inscription with denomination and date, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NECESSITAS. LEGEM. NON. HABET.
Comment
Struck during the city being besieged by Imperial troops of general Albrecht von WallensteinInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Groschen coin from the City of Magdeburg is that it was issued as emergency currency during a time of economic crisis in the German States. The coin was made of silver and weighed 6.59 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its denomination at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, and its historical significance makes it an interesting piece of numismatic history.
