Kingdom of Bohemia 1 Gross - Ludwig, 1516 – 1526
Information
Country
Kingdom of Bohemia
Currency
Groschen
(1300 – 1541)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gross - Ludwig
Year
1516 – 1526
Ruler
Louis (Ludwig)
(1516–1526)
Composition
Billon (.400 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.15
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gross - Ludwig from Kingdom of Bohemia. Issued from 1516 to 1526. Struck in Billon (.400 silver). Measures 29 mm and weighs 3.15 g.
- Obverse
- Crown in the center of a beaded circle, legend in 2 circles, the outermost with "Dei Gratia Rex Boemie" and inner with the name of the king. (By the grace of God, king of Bohemia Ludwig I)
- Reverse
- Bohemia lions in a beaded circle. The size of the lions varies with mint. Legend around with name of the coin. (Prague Gross)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1516-1526) | — |
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