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1 Fürstengroschen - Henry the younger
| Silver | 2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry the Younger (Heinrich II) (1514-1568) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1543-1558 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#241698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 1Z in orb on breast, titles of Karl V.
Lettering:
12
CAR V R IMPER
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Fürstengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Guelph, to which Henry the Younger belonged. This shield is placed above the coat of arms of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel on the reverse side of the coin. This feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the time and highlights the importance of the Guelph dynasty in the region's history.
