CVC & Collectables presents this Germany 1 Gros coin struck between 1388 and 1418 in Trier, under the rule of Archbishop Werner von Falkenstein. A silver medieval coin from one of the most important ecclesiastical states in the Holy Roman Empire, this Groschen reflects both religious and political power in late medieval Germany. With rich Gothic design and historic significance, this is an excellent piece for collectors of German regional coinage or medieval European silver.
Coin Highlights:
- Region: Germany – Electorate of Trier
- Ruler: Werner von Falkenstein, Archbishop-Elector of Trier
- Reign: 1388–1418
- Denomination: 1 Gros (Groschen)
- Mint: Trier
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: ~2.23 grams
- Diameter: ~25–27 mm
- Edge: Irregular (hand-hammered)
- Strike Type: Hammered
- Grade: NGC VF 30 — Clear detail with moderate wear, well-struck for medieval coinage
Collectibility:
This late 14th to early 15th-century silver Gros offers a rare glimpse into the power of church-state authority within the Holy Roman Empire. Archbishop Werner von Falkenstein played a central role in Trier’s military and political affairs, and his coinage reflects the Gothic aesthetic and craftsmanship of the medieval Rhineland. These coins are increasingly difficult to find in strong detail and are highly collectible for those interested in medieval Germany or ecclesiastical coinage. Find more alike here!
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