© CGB
© CGB
16 Gute Groschen - Frederick William of Westphalen
1785 year| Silver | 13.81 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Frederick William of Westphalia (Friedrich Wilhelm von Westphalia) (1782-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1785 |
| Value | 16 Groschen (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.81 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#181288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XX EINE FEINE MARK CONVENTIONS MVNZE.
XVI / GVTE / GROSCHEN / (date)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 16 Gute Groschen coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn is that it features an image of Frederick William of Westphalen, who was the Bishop of Paderborn from 1782 to 1802. This coin was minted during his reign and bears his likeness on one side, while the other side features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Paderborn. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a standard circulation coin from the German States during the 18th century.
