Groschen
| Silver | 1.43 g | 19.93 mm |
| Issuer | City of Northeim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1615-1620 |
| Value | Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 19.93 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#340903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with value. Date at top divided by cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·MAT·I·D·G·R·I·S·A·16·-·16
Z4
Translation:
Matthias. by God's grace ever exalted Emperor of the Romans
1/24 Thaler
Edge
Plain
Comment
Münzmeister Valentin Block 1615-18Münzmeister Heinrich von Eck oder von der Ecke 1616-21
Varaints exist:
1615
1616
Mertens 70 a
·MO·NO·CIVI·NORTHE mintmark
·MAT·I·D·G·R·I·S·A·16·-·16
1616
Mertens 70 b
MO·NO:CIVI·NORTHEIM
MATTI·RO·IM·S·A·16· - ·16
1616
Mertens 71
MON·CIVI·NORTHEI
MATTI·RO·IM·S·A·16· - ·16
1616
Mertens 72 b
MO·NO·CIVI·NORTHEIM mintmark
MATTI·RO·IM·S·A16· - ·16
1616
Mertens 72 e
MO·NO·CIVI·NORTHEIM mintmark
MATTI·RO·IM·S·A·16· - ·16
1618
Mertens 76
MONETA·NOVA·NORHE·
MATTHI·R·IM·S·A·16· - ·18
1619
Mertens 78 b
MONETA·NOVA·NORTHE·
MATTHI·R·IM·S·AV·16· - ·19
1619
Mertens 78 var.
MON·NOVA·NORTHE·
MATTI·R·IM·S·AV16 - 19
1619
Mertens 78 var.
MONE·NOV·NORTH·
MATTHI·R·IM·SE·A·16· - 19
1620
MO·NO·??·NORTH·
MAT·II·D·G·R·16· - ·20·
Interesting fact
The Groschen coin from the City of Northeim (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.43g has an interesting fact that it was used as a means of payment during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648), a devastating conflict in Europe that lasted for three decades. Despite the war, the coin remained a stable currency, and its value remained consistent, which speaks to its durability and reliability as a medium of exchange.
