1 Groschen - Bernhard II 1678 front 1 Groschen - Bernhard II 1678 back
1 Groschen - Bernhard II 1678 photo
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1 Groschen - Bernhard II

1678 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Jena (German States)
Duke
Bernard (Bernhard) (1672-1678)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1678
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#287522
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Seven-line inscription with dates

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NATUS
·21·FEBR:AN
1638 DENATUS
3·MAŸ ET SE=
PULTUS 20·
IUNII AN:
1678·

Translation:
Born 21st of February 1638
Died 3rd of May
and burial 20st of June 1678

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen - Bernhard II 1678 circulating commemorative coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Jena (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that showcases the coat of arms of the Duchy on one side and an image of Bernhard II, the ruling Duke at the time, on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bernhard II's rule and was widely used in circulation during that time.