© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Groschen - John William
1691 year| Silver | 2.26 g | 20.6 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Jena (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John William (Johann Wilhelm) (1678-1690) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1691 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#287548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription, Roman numeral dates, titles in legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOH:WILH:DVX SAX:I.C.M.ANG:ET WESTPH.
NATVS.
D.XXIIX·MART
M·DC·LXXV·
DENATVS·
D·IV·NOVEMBRIS
M·DC·LXXXX·
SEIVLIVS·
MENSE·IAN·
M·DCXCI·
Edge
Plain
Comment
Interment of Johann Wilhelm IIIInteresting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Jena, issued in 1691 to commemorate John William, features an interesting design element - a stylized portrait of the duke, surrounded by an elaborate wreath and the inscription "IOHANNES WILHELMUS DUX SAXONIAE" (John William, Duke of Saxony). This coin was made of silver and weighs 2.26 grams.
