© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Groschen - John II of Pfalz-Simmern ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | John II of Palatinate-Simmern (1464-1475) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1464-1475 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#219911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing armored nimbate figure, holding cross-staff and shielded arms.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Pfalz-Simmern family, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and its inclusion on this particular issue has led numismatists to believe that it may have been added to signify John II's marriage to a member of the Pfalz-Simmern family. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a coin that has been influenced by the personal and political events of its time.
