8 Gute Groschen - Charles I 1756-1759 front 8 Gute Groschen - Charles I 1756-1759 back
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8 Gute Groschen - Charles I

 
Silver 8.19 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1756-1759
Value
8 Gute Groschens (⅓)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.19 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#310515
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIII
GUTE
GROS.
L.M
1756

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Gute Groschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was a member of the House of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and ruled the principality from 1756 to 1759. During this period, the principality was facing economic challenges due to the Seven Years' War, which had disrupted trade and caused inflation. Despite these challenges, the 8 Gute Groschen coin remained a popular form of currency among merchants and traders, and its silver content made it a valuable commodity.