© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Groschen - Bruno II, William I, John George IV, Volrat VI and Jobst II
| Silver | 1.76 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Bornstedt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Bruno II (1546-1615) William I (Wilhelm I) (1586-1615) John George IV (Hans Georg IV) (1585-1615) Volrad VI (Volrath VI) (1585-1615) Justus II (Jobst II) (1579-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1610-1611 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄28 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1531-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.76 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#197578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z8 divides date.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great political and economic upheaval in the Holy Roman Empire. The County of Mansfeld-Bornstedt, where the coin was minted, was a small territory located in what is now the state of Saxony-Anhalt in eastern Germany. The coin was minted during the reign of five different rulers, which suggests that the county was experiencing a period of political instability. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver suggests that the county was wealthy enough to afford the use of this valuable metal for its currency.