© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
Weissgroschen - Maximilian II Prague
| Silver | 1.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1573-1578 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#107394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, Austria-Burgundy arms on breast, date in legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID·AVST·DVX·BVR·MA·M·1576
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmark:(g) Dragon head in shield - mintmaster Hans Harder
Many lettering variants exist:
1574
1/ (rose) MAXI·II·D·G·RO·IM· (Mintmark) S·AV·GE·HV·BO·E·R / ARCHID·AVS·DVX·BVR·MAR·MO·1574
2a/ (Mintmark) MAXI·II·D:G·RO·IM·S·AV·G·HV·BO·E·R / ARCHID·AVST·DVX·BVR·MA·MO·1574
2b/ ...D·G...HV·B·... / ...BVR MA M·...
1575
1/ (rose) MAXI·II·D·G·RO·I (Mintmark) M·S·AV·G·HV·BO·E·R / ARCHID·AVST·DVX·BVR·MA·M·1575
2a/ (Mintmark) MAXI·II·D:G·RO·IM·S·AV·G·HV·B·E·R / ARCHID·AVST·DVX·BVR·MA·M·1575
2b/ ... / ...MA·MO·...
1576
1a/ (rose) MAXI·II·D·G·RO·I Mintmark M·S·AV·G·HV·B·E·R / ARCHID·AVST·DVX·BVR·MA·M·1576
1b/ (rose) MAXI·II·D·G·RO·I (Mintmark) M·S·AV·G·HV·B·E·R / ARCHID·AVST·DVX·BVR·MA·MO·1576
1577
1/ (rose) MAXI·II·D·G·RO·I (Mintmark) M·S·AV·G·HV·B·E·R / ARCHID·AVST·DVX·BVR·MA·M·1577 (mintmark oval is topped by inner circle)
2/ (rose) MAXI·II·D:G·RO·I· (Mintmark) S·AV·G·HV·BO·REX / ARCHI·DV·AV·DV·BV·MA·MO·1577·
3/ (rose) MAXI·II·D:G·RO·I· (Mintmark) ·S·AV·G·HV·BO·REX· / ARCHID·DV·AVS·DV·BVR·MA·MOR·1577
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Weissgroschen - Maximilian II (Prague) 1573-1578 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Kingdom of Bohemia. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Maximilian II, who was trying to stabilize the economy and reduce inflation. The Weissgroschen was a silver coin that was valued at 1/4 of a Bohemian groschen, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the kingdom. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of silver, which gave it a high level of durability and made it a popular choice for everyday transactions.
