© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Groschen - John of Küstrin
| Silver | 2.01 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Küstrin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | John I (Johann I) (1535-1571) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1544-1546 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1571) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.01 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#127920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Brandenburg eagle, shield of Hohenzollern arms on breast, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GROSS•AR•IOHAN•MAR•BRAND•1544:
Translation: Silver groschen of John, Margrave of Brandenburg.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Küstrin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "K" in the center, which represents the name of the margraviate and its ruler, John of Küstrin. This shield is placed above the coat of arms of the House of Hohenzollern, which was the ruling dynasty of Brandenburg-Küstrin at the time. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a distinctive and interesting piece for collectors.