1 Groschen - Francis I
| Silver | 1.44 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Pomerania-Stettin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis I (Franz I) (1618-1620) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1618-1619 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.44 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#225781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z4, date separated by top of orb.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADSIT. AB. ALTO.
Edge
Plain
Comment
1617 var.Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the Duchy of Pomerania-Stettin, issued during the reign of Francis I (1618-1619), features an interesting error on its reverse side. The coin was minted with a mistake in the Latin inscription, which was meant to read "FRANCISCUS I D G DUX POMERANORUM" (Francis I, by the grace of God, Duke of Pomerania). However, the minting process was botched, resulting in a misprint that reads "FRANCISCUS I D G DUX POMERANORUM" with the word "POMERANORUM" misspelled as "POMERANORVM." This error has become a unique characteristic of the coin, making it stand out among other coins from the same era and mint.
