© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
1 Groschen - Ferdinand of Bayern
| Silver | 1.46 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand of Bavaria (Ferdinand von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1618 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with value in an inner circle, legend around (starts 1h) for "Matthias Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MATTHI ROM IM SE AV
16 14
24
Edge
Plain
Comment
1613 - Mehl 471 varFERDI·D·G·ARCOL·EL·HI mintmark
16-13MATTHI·ROM·IM·SE·A··
1614 Mehl 478 var.
FERDI.D.G.AR.COL.EL.HI minrmark
.MATTHI:ROM.IMP.SE.A. date below
1614 Mehl 478 var.
FERDI.D.G.AR.COL.EL.HIL minrmark
14 MATTHI.ROM.IM.SEA 16
1615 - Mehl 482
FERDI·D·G·AR·COL·EL·H
16-15MATTHI·RO·IM·S·A·
1615 - Mehl 482 var.
FERDI·D·G·AR·COL·EL·H minrmark
16-15MATTHI·RO·IMP·SA·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the Bishopric of Hildesheim is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric, which is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was used to signify the coin's issuance by the Bishopric and to distinguish it from other coins issued by neighboring regions.
