© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
1 Guter Groschen - Anthony Ulrich Death
1704 year| Silver | 2.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1704 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#301733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
6-line legend with date, value 1/GG in oval below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATUS
XVI MAY MDCXXVII
REG AGGRESS
XVII SEPT MDCLXVI
OBIIT XXVI IAN
*MDCCIV*
HC -H / 1 GG
Translation:
Born
16th May 1627
Beginn of reign
17th September 1666
Deceased 26th January
1704
Heinrich Christoph Hille / 1 Guter Groschen
Interesting fact
The 1 Guter Groschen coin commemorating Anthony Ulrich's death in 1704 was minted during a time of great change in the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. The coin's design features an image of Anthony Ulrich on the obverse, while the reverse bears the coat of arms of the principality. This coin was minted as a way to honor the late ruler and to promote the new reign of his son, Augustus II. It's a unique piece of history that provides insight into the political and cultural climate of the time.
