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Groschen
| Silver | 1.3 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Halberstadt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Christian of Brunswick (Christian von Braunschweig) (1616-1623) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1616-1619 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.55 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#43164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z4 within circle, date divided by cross at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATI.D.G.RO.IM.S.A. 1616
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties:1616 (dots near the orb, 24)
MO.EPISCOPAT.HALBE
MATTI.RO.IM.SA.16.16
1616 (without dots near the orb, 24)
BBB 45.79
MON.EPISCOPAT.HALB
MATTI.RO.IM.SA.1616
1618 (orb Z4)
BBB 45.82
MO.N.EPISCOPAT.HALBE
.MATTI.RO.IM.S.A. mintmark 1618
1618 HS
BBB 45.82 var.
MO.N.EPISCOPA.HALB
.MATTI.RO.IM.S.A. 16.18
H-S
Interesting fact
The Groschen coin from the Bishopric of Halberstadt (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.3 g has an interesting fact that it was used as a means of payment during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) and was also used as a substitute for the scarce silver thaler coins.
