© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Groschen anonymous of Marseille ND
| Silver | 1.67 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Provence (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1218-1266 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#347588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City gate topped with a crosslet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CIVITAS MASSIL
Translation: City of Marseille.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Groschen anonymous of Marseille ND (1218-1266) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the County of Provence, which was a region in southern France that was part of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency in the region, as trade and commerce were becoming increasingly important. Despite being made of silver, the coin was relatively small in size and weight, which made it accessible to a wider range of people, including merchants, traders, and everyday citizens. This coin is a fascinating example of the evolution of currency and the ways in which it has shaped the course of human history.
