1 Groschen - Theodoric I Schenk of Erbach ND (1434-1459) front 1 Groschen - Theodoric I Schenk of Erbach ND (1434-1459) back
1 Groschen - Theodoric I Schenk of Erbach ND (1434-1459) photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

1 Groschen - Theodoric I Schenk of Erbach ND

 
Silver 2.20 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
Archbishop
Theodoric I (Dietrich I) (1434-1459)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1434-1459
Value
1 Groschen (6)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.20 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#167584
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Mainz arms over floral cross in quatrefoil.

Script: Latin

Comment

Minted in Heiligenstadt
Design of the coin copied from Meissen

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it features an image of Theodoric I Schenk of Erbach, who was a powerful prince-elector and archbishop in the 15th century. The coin's design highlights his importance and influence in the region during that time.