© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Dreier / Gröschel - Luise von Anhalt
1673 year| Silver | 0.63 g | 16.1 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Louise (1672-1675) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1673 |
| Value | 1 Dreier (Groschel) = 3 Pfennig (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.63 g |
| Diameter | 16.1 mm |
| Thickness | 0.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
2 ornately shaped adjacent shields of arms, crown above, date below where present
Interesting fact
The 1 Dreier / Gröschel - Luise von Anhalt 1673 coin from the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) is interesting because it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to signify that it was made of pure silver, as silver was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time. The hole also served as a way to test the authenticity of the coin, as it was difficult to counterfeit a coin with a small hole in the center. This feature makes the 1 Dreier / Gröschel - Luise von Anhalt 1673 coin stand out from other coins of its time and adds to its historical significance.
