Germany German States Verden, Bishopric of
1 Groschen - Philip Sigismund of Brunswick Wolfenbüttel 1618-1619 front 1 Groschen - Philip Sigismund of Brunswick Wolfenbüttel 1618-1619 back
1 Groschen - Philip Sigismund of Brunswick Wolfenbüttel 1618-1619 photo
© Walter_Scott
1 Groschen - Philip Sigismund of Brunswick Wolfenbüttel 1618-1619 front 1 Groschen - Philip Sigismund of Brunswick Wolfenbüttel 1618-1619 back
© Walter_Scott

1 Groschen - Philip Sigismund of Brunswick Wolfenbüttel

 
Silver - 19.0 mm
Description
Issuer
 Bishopric of Verden (German States)
Issuing entity
 Philipp Sigismund von Braunschweig Lüneburg
Prince-bishop
 Philip Sigismund of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1586-1623)
Emperor
 Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1618-1619
Value
 1 Groschen (1⁄24)
Composition
 Silver
Diameter
 19.0 mm
Thickness
 0.9 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-05
References
Numista
 N#314553
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Imperial orb with Z4, date divided at top

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·18·MATT·I·D·G·R·I·M·S·A6·

Edge

Plain

Comment

6-18
MONO·CAPITU·UERD
·18·MATT·I·D·G·R·I·M·S·A6·

6-18 (var. of shield)
MONO·CAPITU·UERD
·18·MATT·I·D·G·R·I·M·S·A6·


16-18
MO·NO·CAPIT·VERDEN
·18·MAT·I·DG·R·IS·A·16·
6-19
MO·NO·CAPITV·VER
·19·MATT·I·D·G·R·IS·A·6·

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from the Bishopric of Verden, minted during the reign of Philip Sigismund of Brunswick Wolfenbüttel (1618-1619), features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbol of the issuing authority, the coin bears an image of a wolf, which was the heraldic animal of the Bishopric of Verden. This unique design choice was likely intended to emphasize the coin's connection to the Bishopric and its ruling authority.