© Leitwolf 2019
© Leitwolf 2019
1 Groschen - Constantine of Buttlar
1724 year| Silver | 1.23 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Fulda (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-abbot | Constantine of Buttlar (Konstantin von Buttlar) (1714-1726) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1724 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.23 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#173802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full figure of St. Boniface with sword and crook divides date, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S.BONIFACI:PATRON·ECCL·FVLD:
17 24
Edge
Plain
Comment
Buchonia/Hinkelbein# 25Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the Abbey of Fulda, minted in 1724 during the reign of Constantine of Buttlar, features an image of the abbey's patron saint, St. Boniface, on its reverse side. St. Boniface was an English missionary who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in Germany during the 8th century. He is often depicted with an axe, which symbolizes his role in cutting down the pagan sacred oak tree of Thor, representing the triumph of Christianity over paganism. The inclusion of St. Boniface's image on the coin highlights the strong religious influence of the Abbey of Fulda during that time period.
