© M. Sander
© M. Sander
1 Groschen - Ferdinand I Breslau
| Silver | 1.85 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Silesia |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1546-1548 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.85 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Silesian eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX. SILESIAE. MARC. MORAVI. 1547
Translation: Duke of Silesia, Margrave of Moravia
Comment
MB# is attributed to German States.Several variants of punctuation and legend described by Markl for 1546 and 1547.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the Royal Mint of Silesia is that it features an image of Ferdinand I, the Holy Roman Emperor, on one side, and the coat of arms of Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) on the other. This coin was minted during Ferdinand's reign from 1546 to 1548 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the region. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its historical significance and value as a collector's item.
