1 Spruchgroschen - Christoph II ND (1560-1570) front 1 Spruchgroschen - Christoph II ND (1560-1570) back
1 Spruchgroschen - Christoph II ND (1560-1570) photo
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1 Spruchgroschen - Christoph II ND

 
Silver 1.6 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Schraplau (German States)
Count
Christopher II (Christof II) (1558-1591)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1560-1570
Value
1 Spruchgroschen (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.6 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#160990
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saint George on horseback slays dragon below

Script: Latin

Lettering: DEVS•VIVIT•ET•IVVAT•

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Spruchgroschen - Christoph II ND (1560-1570) from County of Mansfeld-Schraplau (German States) coin is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "M" on the reverse side, which represents the county of Mansfeld-Schraplau. This letter is surrounded by a wreath of leaves and berries, adding to the coin's ornate appearance. This design was a common feature of coins from the German States during this time period, and it serves as a distinctive characteristic of the 1 Spruchgroschen coin.