© Walter_Scott
© Walter_Scott
1 Groschen - Hermann of Schaumburg
1576 year| Silver | 2.10 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Minden (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Hermann of Schaumburg (Hermann von Schaumburg) (1567-1582) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1576 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.10 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#311543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Imperial orb, titles of Maximilian II.
Lettering: MAXIMI·II·ROM·IMP·SEM·AVG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Stange# 108 has eleven variations.1) 15-76
Obverse: MO·NO·HARMA·EPI·D·G·MIND·
Reverse: MAXIMI·II·ROM·IMP·SEM·AVG
2) 15-76
Obverse: MO·NO·HARM·EPI·D·G·MIN·
Reverse: MAXIMI·II·ROM·IMP·SEM·AVG
3) 15-76
Obverse: MO·NO·HARM·EPI·D·G·MIN·
Reverse: MAXIMI·II·ROM·IMP·SEM·AV·
4) 7-6
Obverse: MO·NO·HARM·EPI·D·G·MIN·
Reverse: MAXIM·II·ROM·IM·SEM·AVG
5) 7-6
Obverse: MO·NO·HARMAN·EP·D·G·MIND·
Reverse: MAXIM·II·ROM·IM·SE·AV
Interesting fact
The Hermann of Schaumburg 1576 Groschen coin from the Bishopric of Minden (German States) features a unique design element - a stylized depiction of a bishop's mitre on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the bishopric's authority and power.
