Eagle Groschen /Adlergroschen - Meinhard II ND (1257-1295) front Eagle Groschen /Adlergroschen - Meinhard II ND (1257-1295) back
Eagle Groschen /Adlergroschen - Meinhard II ND (1257-1295) photo
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Eagle Groschen /Adlergroschen - Meinhard II ND

 
Silver 1.5 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Tyrol (Austrian States)
Count
Meinhard II (1257-1295)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1257-1295
Value
1 Groschen (1⁄20)
Currency
Guldiner
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#86294
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

A large cross pattée divide the coin, the inner circle, and the legend in 4.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MA RA NO DE

Lettering (regular font): MA RA NO DE

Translation: from Merano

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Eagle Groschen / Adlergroschen - Meinhard II ND (1257-1295) coin from the County of Tyrol (Austrian States) is that it features a unique eagle design on one side and a portrait of Meinhard II on the other. The eagle is depicted with its wings spread wide, holding a shield with the Tyrolean coat of arms, while Meinhard II is shown wearing a crown and a long beard. This coin was minted during Meinhard II's reign as Count of Tyrol and was used as a standard circulation coin in the region.