© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Groschen - Ernest of Bayern
| Silver | 1.72 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ernest of Bavaria (Ernst von Bayern) (1573-1612) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1609 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.72 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#112855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z4, cross divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL. II. ROM. IMP. SEM. A.
Edge
Plain
Comment
1601ERN·D·G·AR·COL·EL·AD·HIL
RVDOL·II·ROM·IMP·SEMA
1603 (Mehl 342)
ERN·DG·COL·EL·AR·AD·HIL
RVDOL·II·ROM·IMP·SEMA
1603 (Mehl 343, Schieferdecker 1930)
ERN·DG·AR·COL·EL·AD·HIL
RVDOL·II·ROM·IMP·SEM·AV
1604 (Mehl 350)
ER·N·D·G·ARCOL·EL·AD·H·
RVDOL·II·ROM·IM·SEM·AV·
1606 (date below)
ER·N·D·G·ARCOL·EL·AD·HI
RVDOL·II·RO·IMP·SEM·A· mintmark
1606 (date below)
ER·DG·AR·COL·EL·ADHI✿
RVDOL·II·RO·IMP·SEM·A· mintmark✿
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the Bishopric of Hildesheim is that it features an image of Ernest of Bavaria, who was the Prince-Bishop of Hildesheim from 1600 to 1609. 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 Hildesheim. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early 17th-century German numismatics.
