Kraków grosz explained

The Kraków grosz (la|grossus cracoviensis (sing.), Latin: grossi cracovienses (pl.), pl|grosz krakowski, de|Krakauer Groschen) were medieval silver coins minted in 14th century Kraków.[1]

Following the Bohemian Prague groschen in use since 1300, and other large silver groschen-type coins issued in the Holy Roman Empire, the coin was introduced in 1367 during the reign of King Casimir III of Poland.[2]

Its obverse and reverse sides had the following text:

Notes and References

  1. Davidko . Natalya . 2018 . Anglo-Norman Money Names in Context . Kalbų Studijos . English . 32 . 94–116 . 1648-2824.
  2. Web site: Poland - The arrival of the Teutonic Knights Britannica . 2022-05-11 . www.britannica.com . en.

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