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1 Groschen - Frederick II Eagle ND
| Silver | 1.98 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick II (Fridrich II) (1488-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1495-1547 |
| Value | 1 Groschen |
| Currency | Groschen |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.98 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Facing half-length figure of St. Hedwig holding model of church, mixed Gothic and Latin letters in legend
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ MONETA ⵓ DVCIS ⵓ LEGNECENSIS
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA ⵓ DVCIS ⵓ LEGNECENSIS
Translation: Coinage of the Duchy of Legnica
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ref. S/Sch#6.Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) featuring Frederick II (Eagle) has a unique feature. It was made during a time when most coins were made of copper or other base metals, but this coin was made of silver, which was a more valuable and sought-after metal at the time. This fact makes it a particularly interesting and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1495-1547) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Groschen - Frederick II (Eagle) ND (1495-1547) coin.
