© Walter_Scott
© Walter_Scott
1 Groschen - Philip Sigismund of Brunswick Wolfenbüttel
| Silver | - | 19.0 mm |
| 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 |
| 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
6-18MONO·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.