1 Groschen - Adolphus 1618-1619 front 1 Groschen - Adolphus 1618-1619 back
1 Groschen - Adolphus 1618-1619 photo
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1 Groschen - Adolphus

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Bentheim-Tecklenburg-Rheda (German States)
Count
Adolphus (Adolf) (1606-1623)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1618-1619
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1606-1806)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#156886
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb with 24, date divided at top, titles of Matthias.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from the County of Bentheim-Tecklenburg-Rheda, made of silver, features an image of Adolphus, the Count of Bentheim-Tecklenburg-Rheda, on one side, and the coat of arms of the county on the other. This coin was minted during Adolphus' reign from 1618 to 1619 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and mintage were overseen by the Count himself, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.