1 Groschen - Frederick Ulrich 1618-1619 front 1 Groschen - Frederick Ulrich 1618-1619 back
1 Groschen - Frederick Ulrich 1618-1619 photo
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1 Groschen - Frederick Ulrich

 
Silver 1.06 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1618-1619
Value
1 Groschen (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.06 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#143902
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

2-fold arms divided vertically.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BI.GO(T).IS(T). R(AH)(HA)T.V.THAT.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The coin features an image of Frederick Ulrich, the ruler of the principality, on one side, and a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel on the other. The coin was minted in 1618-1619, during Frederick Ulrich's reign, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. Despite its small size, the coin was made of silver, which gives us an idea of the value placed on precious metals during that time period.