1 Groschen - John George III 1668-1670 front 1 Groschen - John George III 1668-1670 back
1 Groschen - John George III 1668-1670 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

1 Groschen - John George III

 
Silver 1.72 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Eisleben (German States)
Count
John George III (Hans Georg III) (1647-1710)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1668-1670
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1531-1710)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.72 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#150499
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned four-fold arms.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from the County of Mansfeld-Eisleben, minted between 1668 and 1670, features an interesting error on its reverse side. The coin was minted with a mistake in the die, resulting in the number "1" being printed upside down. This error has become a sought-after feature among collectors, making the coin a unique and valuable piece in the world of numismatics.