© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
1 Groschen ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Schweidnitz (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1505-1511 |
| Value | 1 Groschen |
| Currency | Groschen |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
1/2-length facing figure of St. Wenceslaus in circle
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + S. WENCESLAVS. PATRONVS.
Lettering (regular font): + S. WENCESLAVS. PATRONVS.
Comment
Ref. S#213, Friedenburg 710MB# is attributed to German states.
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from Schweidnitz (Silesia) was minted during the reign of King Vladislaus II of Bohemia and Hungary, who ruled from 1490 to 1516. The coin features the king's name and title in Latin, "VLADISLAUS II DEI GRATIA REX BOhemiae ET Hungariae," which means "Vladislaus II, by the grace of God, King of Bohemia and Hungary." This coin is interesting because it highlights the political and economic ties between the City of Schweidnitz (now Swidnica in Poland) and the Kingdom of Bohemia during the early 16th century. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to the region's rich mining history and the value placed on precious metals during that time.
