1 Groschen - George Frederick
| Billon (.375 silver) | 1.49 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | George Frederick (Georg Friedrich) (1577-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1586-1597 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1525-1701) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 1.49 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#310731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prussian eagle within 'S' in crowned shield on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✽GEORG·FRID:D:G:M:BR:DVX·PRVSS
Edge
Plain
Comment
2 types 1586 Obversea) ·IVSTVS·EX✿FIDE<mintmark> VIVIT✿1✿5 ✿8✿6·
b) ·IVSTVS✿EX✿FIDE<mintmark> VIVIT✿1✿5 ✿8✿6· (from SAURMASCHE COLLECTION)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the Duchy of Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of George Frederick, who was the Duke of Prussia from 1586 to 1597. During this time, the Protestant Reformation was still in full swing, and the Duchy of Prussia was a Protestant state. Additionally, the coin was minted during a period of economic and political instability, as the Holy Roman Empire was beginning to decline, and the Duchy of Prussia was struggling to maintain its independence. Despite these challenges, the 1 Groschen coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout the German States during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1586 | 173181 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1589 | 72497 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1593 | 16800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1595 | 243873 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1596 | 242500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1597 | 125418 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Groschen - George Frederick 1586-1597 coin.
