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The Prague groschen treasure

Unknownfirst half of the 14th century

Cracow Saltworks Museum in Wieliczka

Cracow Saltworks Museum in Wieliczka
Wieliczka, Poland

The treasure consists of 180 Prague groschen and a vessel with a lid. On the obverse of each coin, there is a crown surrounded with a double inscription, containing the names of czech rulers and their titles. The reverse side, on the other hand, presents the czech lion in a crown, surrounded by the inscription in latin: grossi pragenses. all coins were minted in silver. Most of them have been preserved in a good condition, and the legends are readable.

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  • Title: The Prague groschen treasure
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: first half of the 14th century
  • Location Created: Kutná hora, Czech Republic
Cracow Saltworks Museum in Wieliczka

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