© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Groschen - Theodore of Beringhausen
| Silver | 1.43 g | 20.45 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corvey (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Theoderic IV of Beringhausen (1585-1616) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1607-1612 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 20.45 mm |
| Thickness | 0.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#309231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z4, date divided by cross on top
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVD. II. RO(M). I(M)(P). S. A(V)(G).
Edge
Plain
Comment
1612 HKWeingärtner 86 var.
.TEOD.DG.ABB.CORBIE
.1Z RVD.II.D.G.RO.IM.S.AV mintmark 16.
1612
Weingärtner 86 var.
.TEOD.D.CABB.CORB.
161Z RVD.II.ROM.IM.SEM.AV
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the Abbey of Corvey, featuring Theodore of Beringhausen, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which was a common design element in coins of that time period. This hole was used to thread a string or cord through, allowing the coin to be worn as a pendant or amulet. This shows that the coin was not only used as a means of exchange but also had a symbolic or spiritual significance for the people who used it.
