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Groschen - Frederick III-V Graz
1470 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1453-1493) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1470 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 8 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig (800-1500) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#193068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
5 shields within a circle (Low Austria / Niederösterreich, and Austria above, Styria and Carinthia at middle, Carniole / Krain. Date at end of legend. Motto AEIOU in the middle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
GROSSUS ...
A
EIO
V
Lettering (regular font):
GROSSUS ...
A
EIO
V
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen - Frederick III-V (Graz) 1470 from Austrian Empire made of Silver is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick III, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1452 to 1493. The coin features an image of Frederick III on one side and the Graz coat of arms on the other, and it was used as a means of currency throughout the Austrian Empire during his rule.
