1 Groschen - Frederick Casimir ND (1563-1571) front 1 Groschen - Frederick Casimir ND (1563-1571) back
1 Groschen - Frederick Casimir ND (1563-1571) photo
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1 Groschen - Frederick Casimir ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bielsko (Silesia)
Duke
Frederick Casimir (Fryderyk Kazimierz) (1565-1571)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1563-1571
Value
1 Groschen
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#274375
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from the Duchy of Bielsko (Silesia) made of Silver features an image of Frederick Casimir, the ruler of the duchy from 1563 to 1571. What's interesting is that Frederick Casimir was only 15 years old when he took the throne, making him one of the youngest rulers in European history. Despite his young age, he was known for his wise leadership and his efforts to promote trade and commerce in the region.