1 Groschen - Ernest 1612-1618 front 1 Groschen - Ernest 1612-1618 back
1 Groschen - Ernest 1612-1618 photo
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1 Groschen - Ernest

 
Silver 1.49 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States)
Count
Ernest (Ernst) (1601-1622)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1612-1618
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.49 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#137300
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, Z4 in orb on breast, date divided at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAT(TH)IAS. (D. G.) RO. IM. S. A.

Comment

Weinm.268

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.49g was minted during the reign of Ernest, who was the Count of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg from 1612 to 1618. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during his reign and was a significant denomination at that time.