1 Groschen - John Martin I 1644-1652 front 1 Groschen - John Martin I 1644-1652 back
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1 Groschen - John Martin I

 
Silver 1.75 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States)
Count
John Martin (1631-1669)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1644-1652
Value
1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.75 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#168975
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb with 24, date divided at top.

Lettering: KON: RU: WERN: U. HONS.

Comment

Varieties exist. The inscriptions on most of the examples are partially in Gothic letters.

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from the County of Stolberg-Stolberg, minted during the reign of John Martin I (1644-1652), features an interesting design element - a stylized image of a wild boar on the reverse side, which was a symbol of strength and bravery in the region.