© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
1 Groschen - John Ernest
| Silver | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | County of Regenstein (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John Ernest (Johann Ernst) (1597-1599) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1598-1599 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#175719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z4 divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL. Z. ROM. IM. SEM. AV.
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the County of Regenstein, minted during the reign of John Ernest in 1598-1599, is interesting because it features a unique design element - a stylized depiction of a wild man, known as a "Wildmann," on the reverse side. This iconography was a popular motif in medieval German art and symbolized strength, courage, and fertility. The use of the Wildmann on the coin may have been intended to convey the county's values or to promote the region's reputation for bravery and resilience.
