© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
2 Gute Groschen - Anthony Ulrich Death
1704 year| Silver | 4.5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1704 |
| Value | 2 Groschens (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#301734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
6-line legend with date, value 2/GG in oval below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATUS
XVI.MAY.M.DC.XXVII
REG:AGGRESS:
XVII.SEPI.M.DC.LXVI
OBIIT.XXVI.IAN
* M.DCC.IV. *
HC / 2 GG / H
Unabridged legend:
HCH = Heinrich Christof Hille
GG = Gute Groschen
Translation:
Born
16th May 1627
Start of reign
17th September 1666
Deceased 26th January
1704
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Anthony Ulrich, the ruling Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, in 1704. The coin's design features an image of the deceased duke on one side and the coat of arms of the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a symbol of the duke's wealth and power.
