½ Groschen - Henry XIX, Henry XX and Botho III 1501-1502 front ½ Groschen - Henry XIX, Henry XX and Botho III 1501-1502 back
½ Groschen - Henry XIX, Henry XX and Botho III 1501-1502 photo
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½ Groschen - Henry XIX, Henry XX and Botho III

 
Silver 1.90 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg (German States)
Count
Henry XIX (1455-1511) Henry XX (1498-1508) Bodo VIII (Botho VIII) (1498-1538)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1501-1502
Value
½ Groschen (1⁄48)
Currency
Thaler (1470-1706)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.90 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#166612
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

2 fish arms in quatrefoil, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MO' … nO' … DnOR' … DE … STALBERG

Lettering (regular font): MO' … NO' … DNOR' … DE … STALBERG

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three different rulers, Henry XIX, Henry XX, and Botho III, which is a unique feature among coins.