© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Groschen - William II Helmgroschen ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hessen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William II (1493-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1493-1509 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Guldengroschen |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#213621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate Hessian helmet.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen - William II (Helmgroschen) ND (1493-1509) coin from Landgraviate of Hessen (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a helmet on the obverse side, which gives the coin its name "Helmgroschen." This helmet is believed to represent the armor worn by knights during the Middle Ages and symbolizes the power and strength of the Landgraviate of Hessen.
