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1 Groschen - Philip
1504 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Philip I the Honest (Philipp I) (1449-1451,1476-1508) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1504 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
1/2-length facing figure of elector turned slightly to right, holding sword and orb, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: DEO. GLORIA. In.
Lettering (regular font): DEO. GLORIA. IN.
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the Electors of the Palatinate, minted in 1504 during the reign of Philip, was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a Protestant church on its reverse side. This was a bold move by the Electors, as it signaled their support for the Protestant Reformation, which was still a relatively new movement at the time. This coin is a rare example of the intersection of religion and currency during this period in history.
