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Groschen - Maximilian I
| Silver (.500) | 2.90 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Maximilian I (I. Miksa) (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1566-1578 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 2.90 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fourfold curved coat of arms: Hungarian Árpád stripes, Hungarian double cross, Dalmatian leopard heads, Bohemian lion. In chest shield Austrian bonds.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · ANNO · DOMINI · 1568 ·
Translation: New money of the 1568. year of God
Edge
Plain
Comment
C.III.: 89 H.: 987 ÉH: 763/a : Körmöcbánya (on picture)C.III.: 90 H.: 988 ÉH: 763/b : Kassa
Interesting fact
The Groschen - Maximilian I 1566-1578 from Hungary was minted during the reign of Maximilian I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary at the time. The coin features an image of Maximilian I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant departure from the previous copper coins that were commonly used in Hungary at the time, and it marked a shift towards the use of more valuable metals in coinage. This change in composition was likely motivated by the desire to increase the value and stability of the Hungarian currency.
