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1 Groschen - Wolfgang George

 
Silver 1.50 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States)
Count
Wolfgang George (1612-1631)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1618-1625
Value
1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.50 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#134020
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Imperial orb with 'Z4,' cross on orb divides date and mintmaster's initials at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: KON. WER. ET. HON.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from the County of Stolberg-Stolberg, minted during the reign of Wolfgang George (1618-1625), features an interesting design element - a stylized image of a wolf on the obverse side, which gives the coin its name "Wolfsgroschen." This design was a nod to the wolf's importance in the region's folklore and mythology, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1623 CZ 17000 - - - - - -
1625 CZ 5994 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Groschen - Wolfgang George 1618-1625 coin.