1 Groschen - Henry IX 1738-1739 front 1 Groschen - Henry IX 1738-1739 back
1 Groschen - Henry IX 1738-1739 photo
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1 Groschen - Henry IX

 
Silver 2.11 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Reuss-Obergreiz (Reuss-Greiz, German States)
Count
Henry XI (Heinrich XI) (1723-1768)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1738-1739
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1660-1778)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.11 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#150584
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value within wreath.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from County of Reuss-Obergreiz is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The County of Reuss-Obergreiz was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coin was minted during the reign of Henry IX, who ruled from 1738 to 1739. This was a period of significant economic growth and development in the region, and the coin reflects this with its silver content and detailed design. Despite its small size, the County of Reuss-Obergreiz was known for its rich resources and economic prosperity, and the 1 Groschen coin is a testament to this history.