© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
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1 Groschen - Frederick I
| Silver | 2.25 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | County of Montbéliard (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1558-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1585-1588 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1397-1716) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#135883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-fold arms of Württemberg and Mömpelgart, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEVS. ASPIRET. CÆPTIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from County of Montbéliard (French States) is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick I, who was a member of the House of Württemberg and ruled the county from 1585 to 1588. This coin was made of silver and weighed 2.25 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was still considered a standard circulation coin and was widely used in the region.
