1 Groschen - John George II ND
| Silver | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Eisleben (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1531-1579) Peter Ernest I (Peter Ernst I) (1531-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1558-1579 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1531-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing figure of St. George slaying dragon 4-fold arms of Mansfeld below in front.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON. AR. - C. - E. D. I. MA.
Engraver: E. D. I. MA. MON. AR. G.
Comment
This coin is also called a Spitzgroschen.Note: Varieties exist
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from County of Mansfeld-Eisleben (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a stylized depiction of a wild man, known as the "Wildmann," on the reverse side. This symbol was commonly used in medieval times to represent the wilderness and the power of nature. It's a rare and fascinating feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of its time.
