1 Groschen - Henry I 1678-1680 front 1 Groschen - Henry I 1678-1680 back
1 Groschen - Henry I 1678-1680 photo
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1 Groschen - Henry I

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Reuss-Obergreiz (Reuss-Greiz, German States)
Count
Henry I (Heinrich I) (1629-1681)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1678-1680
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1660-1778)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#150518
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value 24 on imperial orb divides date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GR. G. W. REUSISCHE. GROSCHEN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from County of Reuss-Obergreiz (Reuss-Greiz, German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a crescent moon and stars on the reverse side, which was a distinctive symbol of the Reuss-Greiz dynasty.