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1 Groschen - Wolfgang George
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Wolfgang George (1612-1631) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1621 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z4, titles continued, date divided at top.
Script: Latin
Comment
Kipper coinage. Varieties exist. Reduced size and weight from N# 134020 (0.5-0.8 g)
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the County of Stolberg-Stolberg, minted between 1620 and 1621, features an image of Wolfgang George, the ruling count of the region at the time. What's interesting is that this coin was minted during a time of great economic and political upheaval in Europe, including the Thirty Years' War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648. Despite these challenges, the County of Stolberg-Stolberg was able to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, including this 1 Groschen piece.
