1 Groschen - Henry XIX ND (1497-1508) front 1 Groschen - Henry XIX ND (1497-1508) back
1 Groschen - Henry XIX ND (1497-1508) photo
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1 Groschen - Henry XIX ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg (German States)
Count
Henry XIX (1455-1511)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1497-1508
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1470-1706)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#309163
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Shield of 2 fish arms titles to left, surmounted by helmet

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: GROSSVS STOLBERRGEIISIS +.

Lettering (regular font): GROSSVS STOLBERRGEIISIS +.

Comment

Varieties exist. Legends in Gothic letters.

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from the County of Stolberg, minted during the reign of Henry XIX (1497-1508), features a unique design element - a stylized letter "S" on the reverse side, which represents the County of Stolberg. This letter "S" is not found on other coins from the same era, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.