1 Gröschel - Francis Louis 1699-1701 front 1 Gröschel - Francis Louis 1699-1701 back
1 Gröschel - Francis Louis 1699-1701 photo

1 Gröschel - Francis Louis

 
Silver 0.54 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia)
Prince-bishop
Francis Louis of Neuburg (Franz Ludwig von Pfalz-Neuburg) (1683-1732)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1699-1701
Value
1 Groschen (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.54 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#276379
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Gröschel coin from the Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis Louis, who was the Bishop of Breslau from 1699 to 1701. This was a period of significant economic growth and development in Silesia, and the coin reflects the increasing importance of trade and commerce in the region. The fact that it was made of silver also speaks to the value and prestige associated with this precious metal during this time.