Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel 1 Fürstengroschen - Henry the younger, 1543 – 1558

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Currency Thaler (1499 – 1814)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Groschen
Year 1543 – 1558
Rulers Charles V (Karl V) (1535–1540) , Henry the Younger (Heinrich II) (1514–1568)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groschen from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. Issued from 1543 to 1558. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2 g.

Obverse
4-fold arms with horse crest above, date divided at bottom, titles of Heinrich IX.
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 1Z in orb on breast, titles of Karl V.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1558  — (15)58
1557  — (15)57
1556  — (15)56
1555  — (15)55
1551  — (15)51
1550  — (15)50
1543  — (15)43
ND (1543-1558)  —

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