© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
New Groschen - Ferdinand I Joachimsthal
| Billon (.420 silver) | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1526-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1527-1529 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Billon (.420 silver) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bohemian lion in circle
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmarks:(qq) Cross over crescent - mintmaster Ulrich Gebhardt
(pp) (indistinctive thing, see Krause gold coins book - p. 171) - Kaspar von Mergenthal
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the New Groschen - Ferdinand I (Joachimsthal) 1527-1529 from Kingdom of Bohemia made of Billon (.420 silver) is that it was the first coin to feature a portrait of a ruler, specifically Ferdinand I, on one side and the Bohemian coat of arms on the other. This design was a departure from the previous coins that had featured religious symbols and imagery. This change in design marked a shift in the political and cultural landscape of the region and paved the way for future coins to feature secular imagery.
