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1 Groschen - Paul Alexander Leopold II
1804 year| Silver | - | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Lippe (Lippe, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Leopold II (1802-1851) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1804 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1789-1837) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Name, date and workshop letter.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* I *
LIPP · MAR:
GROS:
1804
B.R
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the Principality of Lippe, minted in 1804 during the reign of Paul Alexander Leopold II, was made of silver, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it was one of the first coins to feature a standardized design, which was a departure from the more ornate and varied designs that were common in previous centuries. This standardization made it easier for people to recognize and use the coin, and it paved the way for the modern coinage system that we use today.
