1 Groschen - Adolphus 1620 front 1 Groschen - Adolphus 1620 back
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1 Groschen - Adolphus

1620 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Bentheim-Tecklenburg-Rheda (German States)
Count
Adolphus (Adolf) (1606-1623)
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1620
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1606-1806)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#156984
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb with 24, date in legend, titles of Ferdinand II.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from the County of Bentheim-Tecklenburg-Rheda (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). This coin was likely used to finance military expenses and other necessities during this tumultuous period in history.