© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Groschen - Frederick II Arms
1505 (1505-1510) years| Silver | 2.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick II (Fridrich II) (1488-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1505 (1505-1510) |
| Value | 1 Groshen |
| Currency | Groschen |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#122316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facing half-length figure of Saint Hedwig holding model of church, mixed Gothic and Latin letters in legend
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: * MONETA ⵓ DVCIS ⵓ LEGNICENSIS
Lettering (regular font): * MONETA ⵓ DVCIS ⵓ LEGNICENSIS
Comment
Ref. S/Sch.#7, 9. Varieties exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) is that it features the arms of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Wise, who was the Duke of Liegnitz-Brieg from 1488 to 1505. The coin was minted during his reign, and it is believed that the arms depicted on the coin were a symbol of his leadership and power.
