© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Groschen
1608 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Marsberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1608 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with denomination, date undivided above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RUDII.RO.IMP.S.AU.1608
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Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen 1608 coin from the City of Marsberg (German States) made of Silver features an image of Saint Peter, the patron saint of the city, on its obverse side. This image was included to signify the city's devotion to the saint and to demonstrate its connection to the Catholic Church. The coin's design also includes the coat of arms of the city, which features a shield with three towers, representing the city's fortifications, and a crescent moon, symbolizing the city's connection to the Holy Roman Empire. The inclusion of these symbols highlights the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
