1 Groschen - Frederick II 1541-1543 front 1 Groschen - Frederick II 1541-1543 back
1 Groschen - Frederick II 1541-1543 photo
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1 Groschen - Frederick II

 
Silver 1.9 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia)
Duke
Frederick II (Fridrich II) (1488-1547)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1541-1543
Value
1 Groschen (1⁄40)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.9 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#64433
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Silesian eagle in circle, legend ends with date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VERB · DOMI · MANET · IN · ETERN ·

Comment

1541 and 1542 the bust is longer (to shoulder) and more realistic: