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1 Groschen - Louis George ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Ortenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis George (1572-1618) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1610-1612 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 3 Kreuzer (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#353195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 3 in orb on breast, titles of Rudolf II.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL II RO IMP S AV I F DE
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from County of Stolberg-Ortenberg was minted during the reign of Louis George, who was the Count of Stolberg-Ortenberg from 1610 to 1612. The coin features an image of the Count on one side and the coat of arms of the County on the other. It was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and was used for everyday transactions in the region. Despite its age, some of these coins are still in circulation among collectors today, making them a rare and interesting piece of history.
