1 Groschen - Louis Anthony of Pfalz-Neuburg (Death) 1694 front 1 Groschen - Louis Anthony of Pfalz-Neuburg (Death) 1694 back
1 Groschen - Louis Anthony of Pfalz-Neuburg (Death) 1694 photo
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1 Groschen - Louis Anthony of Pfalz-Neuburg Death

1694 year
Silver 2.24 g 23.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Teutonic Order (German States)
Grandmaster
Louis Anthony of Pfalz-Neuburg (1685-1694)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1694
Value
1 Groschen (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler (1525-1809)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.24 g
Diameter
23.3 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#139153
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

7-line inscription with dates, imperial orb with 3 below.

Script: Latin

Comment

Dudik 278, Mayer (Ellwangen) 17

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Louis Anthony of Pfalz-Neuburg, who was a prominent member of the Teutonic Order, a German military order that was founded in the 12th century. The coin's design features an image of Louis Anthony on one side and the Teutonic Order's coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 1694, which was the year of Louis Anthony's death, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time.