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1 Groschen - August William 200th Anniversary - Reformation of the City of Brunswick
1728 year| Silver | 1.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1728 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#309087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
12-line legend with date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN MEMORIAM
IUBILÆI DE REFORMAT
ECCLES IN URBE BR
SUB AUSPICIIS
AUGUSTI WILHELMI
AUGUSTIS
ANNO REGIM XIV
CELEBRATI D V SEIT
MDCCXXVIII
1 G GR
HCH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Reformation of the City of Brunswick, which took place in 1728. The coin's design features August William, the ruler of the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, who played a significant role in the city's reformation. The coin's silver content and 1.8g weight also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
