© 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 Gute Groschen - Christopher of Bellinghausen
1682 year| Silver | 16.27 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corvey (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Christopher of Bellinghausen (Christoph von Bellinghausen) (1678-1696) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1682 |
| Value | 16 Gute Groschen (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.27 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#309436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-line inscription in circle, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANDORE ET AMORE.
16 / GUTE (/) GR (/) OS(G)(CH) (/) EN.
Interesting fact
The 16 Gute Groschen coin from the Abbey of Corvey (German States) made of Silver weighing 16.27 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Christopher of Bellinghausen, who was the Prince-Abbot of Corvey from 1664 to 1685. During his tenure, he implemented various reforms and modernized the abbey's administration, which helped to increase the abbey's wealth and influence. The coin is a testament to the economic and political significance of the Abbey of Corvey during that time.
