1 Groschen - Ernest August I 1663-1664 front 1 Groschen - Ernest August I 1663-1664 back
1 Groschen - Ernest August I 1663-1664 photo
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1 Groschen - Ernest August I

 
Silver - 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States)
Bishop
Ernest Augustus of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Ernst August von Brunswick-Lüneburg) (1662-1698)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1663-1664
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#237373
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned shield of Osnabrück arms, date divided above, value (Z4) at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering: F. OSNABR(U)(V)(G). - LAN(D)(T). MVN(D)(T).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück is that it features an image of Ernest August I, who was the Bishop of Osnabrück from 1663 to 1664. This coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Osnabrück. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a standard circulation coin from the German States during the 17th century.