Duchy of Prussia 1 Groschen - George Frederick, 1586 – 1597

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Prussia Duchy of Prussia
Currency Thaler (1525 – 1701)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Groschen
Year 1586 – 1597
Ruler George Frederick I (Georg Friedrich I) (1543–1603)
Composition Billon (.375 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 1.49
Diameter (mm) 21.5
Thickness (mm) 0.85
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groschen from Duchy of Prussia. Issued from 1586 to 1597. Struck in Billon (.375 silver). Measures 21.5 mm and weighs 1.49 g.

Obverse
Georg Friedrich's (Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach) face in the centre. Shield of Hohenzollern arms on the top, legend and date.
Reverse
Prussian eagle within 'S' in crowned shield on breast.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1597  125.4K
1596  242.5K
1595  243.9K
1594  —
1593  16.8K
1589  72.5K
1587  —
1586  173.2K

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