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1 Gröschlein - Louis ND
| Silver | 0.85 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Montbéliard (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis III (Ludwig III) (1578-1593) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1579 |
| Value | 1 Gröschlein (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler (1397-1716) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#135881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mömpelgart arms in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CO MONTISPELIGAR (or variant)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gröschlein - Louis ND (1578-1579) coin from County of Montbéliard (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great religious turmoil in France. The County of Montbéliard was a small region in eastern France that was ruled by the House of Württemberg, a Protestant dynasty. However, the French Crown, which was Catholic, had been trying to assert its control over the region for many years. In 1578, the French King Henry III issued an edict that banned the production of Protestant coins, which made it difficult for the County of Montbéliard to mint its own coins. Despite this, the County continued to mint coins, such as the 1 Gröschlein - Louis ND, which were used as a symbol of their independence and religious identity. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the complex religious and political tensions of 16th-century France.
