© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
16 Groschen - Gustav
1676 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Gustave (Gustav) (1657-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1676 |
| Value | 16 Groschen (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler (1657-1806) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3-line inscription in circle, R.N. date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TANDEM FORTVNA OBSTETRICE. Ao. MDCLXXVI
16
GUTE
GROSCH
Interesting fact
The 16 Groschen coin from the County of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein, minted in 1676 during the reign of Gustav, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The use of silver in coins was a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often used to mint coins for important transactions and trade. The fact that this coin was made of silver speaks to the wealth and influence of the County of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein during that time period.
