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Groschen
| Billon | 2.56 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1563 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.56 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#371190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle in the center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
⤧ CIVITATIS • IMPERIALIS
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Engraver: Hans Gutenson
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen 1555-1563 from City of Zürich made of Billon weighing 2.56g 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 Charles V, who was trying to standardize coinage across the Holy Roman Empire. The Groschen was a new denomination introduced by Charles V to replace the older Pfennig currency, and it was meant to be a more stable and reliable form of currency. Despite the efforts to standardize coinage, the Groschen still varied in weight and purity depending on the city or region where it was minted.
