1 Groschen - Theodore of Fürstenberg 1614-1615 front 1 Groschen - Theodore of Fürstenberg 1614-1615 back
1 Groschen - Theodore of Fürstenberg 1614-1615 photo
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1 Groschen - Theodore of Fürstenberg

 
Silver (.500) 1.827 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Paderborn (German States)
Prince-bishop
Theodore of Fürstenberg (Dietrich von Fürstenberg) (1585-1618)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1614-1615
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
1.827 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#179338
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Imperial orb with Z4, date divided to upper left and right of orb.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAT(IAS). I. (D.G.) R(O). I(M)(P). S. A(U)(V).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn is that it features an image of Theodore of Fürstenberg, who was the Bishop of Paderborn from 1614 to 1615. This coin was minted during his episcopacy, and it is believed that the image of Theodore on the coin was meant to promote his image as a powerful and influential religious leader in the region.