City of Hildesheim 1 Groschen, 1589 – 1594

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Hildesheim City of Hildesheim
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Groschen
Year 1589 – 1594
Rulers Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576–1612) , Free city
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 1.79
Diameter (mm) 20.45
Thickness (mm) 0.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groschen from City of Hildesheim. Issued from 1589 to 1594. Struck in Silver. Measures 20.45 mm and weighs 1.79 g.

Obverse
Ornately-shaped shield of new city arms in circle.
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z4 divides date, titles of Rudolph.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1594  — (15)94
1594  — (15)94
1593  — (15)93
1592  — (15)9Z
1590  — (15)90
1589  — (15)89

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