1 Groschen - John Sigismund 1612-1619 front 1 Groschen - John Sigismund 1612-1619 back
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1 Groschen - John Sigismund

 
Silver 1.81 g 22.45 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
John Sigismund (1618-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1612-1619
Value
1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.81 g
Diameter
22.45 mm
Thickness
0.75 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#112926
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Imperial orb with denomination dividing the date to the side.

Script: Latin

Translation: ✿I·P - RVSI - VL·CLIV. - MON - T·D

Edge

Plain

Comment

Minted in Cöln nowadays Berlin

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia, minted during the reign of John Sigismund (1612-1619), was the first coin to feature the iconic Prussian eagle, which would later become a symbol of the Kingdom of Prussia and eventually the German Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1612  530000 - - - - - -
1614  325000 - - - - - -
1616  466000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Groschen - John Sigismund 1612-1619 coin.