1 Groschen - Louis George 1613-1616 front 1 Groschen - Louis George 1613-1616 back
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1 Groschen - Louis George

 
Silver - 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Ortenberg (German States)
Count
Louis George (1572-1618)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1613-1616
Value
1 Groschen = 3 Kreuzer (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
20.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#166752
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 3 in orb on breast, second half of date in margin, titles of Matthias.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MATHIAS I D G RO IMP SE AU 13
3

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from the County of Stolberg-Ortenberg, minted during the reign of Louis George (1613-1616), features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a wolf on the reverse side. This image was likely chosen as a nod to the region's history and folklore, as the wolf was seen as a symbol of strength and resilience in German culture.