1 Groschen - Bruno II, William I, John George IV, Volrat VI and Jobst II 1611 front 1 Groschen - Bruno II, William I, John George IV, Volrat VI and Jobst II 1611 back
1 Groschen - Bruno II, William I, John George IV, Volrat VI and Jobst II 1611 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

1 Groschen - Bruno II, William I, John George IV, Volrat VI and Jobst II

1611 year
Silver 1.45 g -
Description
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
Year
1611
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄28 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1531-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.45 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197580
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb with denomination, date in legend.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features five different rulers, which is a unique feature among coins. The coin was issued during a time when the County of Mansfeld-Bornstedt was ruled by a council of regents, and it's possible that the inclusion of multiple rulers on the coin was a way to symbolize the shared power and authority of the regents.