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Maley Groschen - Rudolf II
| Silver | 1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1580-1581 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#397440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned 'R' between two floral ornaments, three-line inscription with date below. Dot before and after Maley, Gross, and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R
MALEY
GROSS
1680
Translation: Small groshen
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Maley Groschen, or small Groschen, is a peculiar coin worth 1/2 Weissgroschen, the only coin of that time with the legend in Czech ("malý" means small).
Mintmarks:
Dog's head left in bottom of circle - mintmaster Tobias Gebhardt
(Note: Gebhardt MM previously on Maley 1577-1579 MB#242 - see variant link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Maley Groschen - Rudolf II 1580-1581 coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it features a unique combination of Catholic and Protestant imagery on its reverse side. The coin depicts the Catholic saint St. George slaying a dragon, while the background features a Protestant-style ornament with a Luther rose, which symbolizes the Protestant Reformation. This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of Bohemia during the 16th century and highlights the coin's historical significance.
