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1 Groschen - Bernhard II
1678 yearSilver | - | - |
Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Jena (German States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#287522 |
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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.