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1 Groschen - Theodore of Fürstenberg
| Silver | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Theodore of Fürstenberg (Dietrich von Fürstenberg) (1585-1618) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1592-1596 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#178144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z4 divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVD(O). Z. D. G. R(O). I. S. AV. P. F. DE.
Comment
Mintmaster - Hans MühlradInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin featuring Theodore of Fürstenberg is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in the German States. Theodore was a Catholic bishop who ruled the Bishopric of Paderborn during a period of Protestant Reformation, and his coinage reflects the tensions between the Catholic Church and Protestantism. The coin's design features Theodore's name and title on one side, and the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Paderborn on the other, symbolizing the bishop's authority and the religious divisions of the time.
