1 Halbgroschen - John I 1475 front 1 Halbgroschen - John I 1475 back
1 Halbgroschen - John I 1475 photo
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1 Halbgroschen - John I

1475 year
Silver 1.36 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Cleves (Cleves, German States)
Duke
John I (Johann I) (1448-1481)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1475
Value
½ Groschen (6)
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.36 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108638
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat-of-arms over long cross pattée.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Interesting fact

The 1 Halbgroschen coin from the Duchy of Cleves, issued during the reign of John I in 1475, features an interesting design element - a stylized image of a bishops' mitre on the reverse side, which reflects the duchy's close ties with the Catholic Church during that time.