© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
3 Groschen - John Frederick II Klippe; Siege coinage
1567 year| Silver | 3.28 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Gotha (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Frederick II (Johann Friedrich II) (1554-1567) |
| Period | Grumbach Feud (1566-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1567 |
| Value | 3 Groschen (⅛) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.28 g |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#127305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering: .I.I.I.g.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Koppe 334 b, Kernbach 2179Coin minted during the siege of castle Grimmenstein
Diameter: 23x24mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Groschen coin from the City of Gotha is that it was part of a special siege coinage issued during a time of war. The coin was minted in 1567, during the reign of John Frederick II, and was made of silver, weighing 3.28 grams. The coin's design features the coat of arms of Gotha on one side and the inscription "SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM" (May the name of the Lord be blessed) on the other. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in German history and coinage.
