1 Groschen Tournois (In the name of Charlemagne)
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Free city (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Groschen (Numeric: 0.33333333333333) (Fraction: 1/3)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.31 g
Size
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
+KAROLVS-MAG-NVS:INPERAT
Reverse Lettering
+XC:VINCI-XC:REGN-AN:DNI:M.-CCC.LXXII. + MON-ETA:IVNG-HEIT
Comments
This is the second oldest known coin type with a Gregorian date (tied with 1 Tournosegroschen Schönforst)
