1 Groschen - Adolph of Dalberg 1726-1736 front 1 Groschen - Adolph of Dalberg 1726-1736 back
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1 Groschen - Adolph of Dalberg

 
Silver 1.35 g 19.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Fulda (German States)
Prince-abbot
Adolphus of Dalberg (Adolf von Dalberg) (1726-1737)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1726-1736
Value
1 Groschen (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.35 g
Diameter
19.2 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#31534
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

1/2 length facing figure of St. Boniface with sword and crook, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S·BONIFACI·GERMANIAE·APOSTOL·

Translation: Sanctus Bonifacius, Germaniae Apostolus = St. Boniface, apostle of Germany

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Groschen - Adolph of Dalberg 1726-1736 from Abbey of Fulda (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.35g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Adolph of Dalberg, who was the Prince-Abbot of Fulda from 1726 to 1736. During this period, the Abbey of Fulda was an independent state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coin was used as a means of exchange within the abbey's territories. The fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, reflects the importance of trade and commerce in the region during this time.