1 Groschen - Francis Maximilian and Henry Francis 1668-1673 front 1 Groschen - Francis Maximilian and Henry Francis 1668-1673 back
1 Groschen - Francis Maximilian and Henry Francis 1668-1673 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

1 Groschen - Francis Maximilian and Henry Francis

 
Silver 1.89 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Bornstedt (German States)
Count
Francis Maximilian (Franz Maximilian) (1662-1717) Henry Francis (Heinrich Franz) (1662-1715)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1668-1673
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1531-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.89 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#198104
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned 4-fold arms.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the County of Mansfeld-Bornstedt is that it features a unique combination of two rulers, Francis Maximilian and Henry Francis, who jointly ruled the county from 1668 to 1673. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has two rulers depicted on it, making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.