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1 Groschen - Adolphus XIII
| Silver | 1.80 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Adolphus XIV (Adolf XIV) (1576-1601) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1589-1601 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.80 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z4 divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL. II. (D.G.) RO(M). I(M)(P). S(E)(M). A(V)(G).
Edge
Plain
Comment
1593 (93)Stange 153 var.
✿ADOL·D·G·C·HOL·SC·E·S·D·G
★RVDOL·II·RO·IMP·SEM·AVG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg is that it features an image of Adolphus XIII, who was the Count of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg from 1589 to 1601. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the county. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, providing a glimpse into the political and economic landscape of the German States during the late 16th century.
