1 Groschen - Louis George ND (1605) front 1 Groschen - Louis George ND (1605) back
1 Groschen - Louis George ND (1605) photo
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1 Groschen - Louis George ND

1605 year
Silver 1.69 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Ortenberg (German States)
Count
Louis George (1572-1618)
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1605
Value
1 Groschen = 3 Kreuzer (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.69 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#131944
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 3 in orb on breast, titles of Rudolf II.

Script: Latin

Comment

Frieder.1058var

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from the County of Stolberg-Ortenberg (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.69 g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Louis George, who was the Count of Stolberg-Ortenberg from 1574 to 1634. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin issued during his reign, as most coins from this time period were made of copper or other base metals. The fact that it was made of silver suggests that it was a high-value coin, possibly used for large transactions or as a symbol of wealth and power.