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Groschen Grosso Ambrosino ND
| Silver | 2.08 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Monetary Union of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1503-1548 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1 Grosso Ambrosino = 5 Soldi = 1⁄32 Guldiner |
| Currency | Fiorino d'argento (1503-1548) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.08 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#196141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of nimbate and mitred Saint Martin facing, his arms raised, holding crosier in his left hand.
Lettering: ✠ 🏵 S 🏵 MARTINVS 🏵 EPISCOPVS
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (2.08g, Almost Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 16, 18 October 2013, Lot 6077. Sold for 1,500 CHF.
• Example #2 (1.80g, Good Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 18, 22 May 2014, Lot 3606. Sold for 600 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Groschen (Grosso Ambrosino) coin from the Monetary Union of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was introduced in 1503 and was used until 1548, a period that saw the rise of the Swiss Confederacy and the growth of trade and commerce in the region. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not widely accepted outside of the Confederacy, and its value varied depending on the region and the time period. This highlights the complexities of currency and trade during this time period, and the challenges faced by the Swiss Confederacy in establishing a stable and reliable monetary system.
