1 Groshen - Johann

Features

Issuer	Duchy of Krosno (Silesia)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1544-1546
Value	1 Groshen (1⁄60)
Currency	Thaler
Composition	Silver
Weight	1.8 g
Diameter	22 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 122336
References	Bahrf# 1238 Emil Bahrfeldt; 1889. Das Münzwesen der Mark Brandenburg / Band 1. Von den ältesten Zeiten bis zum Anfange der Regierung der Hohenzollern. Verlag von W. H. Kühl, Berlin, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust of Margrave Johan of Brandenburg-Kustrin, bareheaded and facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+ IOHAN.D:G.MAR.BRANDEN.ET.STET
(Variants exist)

Translation: Johan, by the Grace of God Margrave of Brandenburg and Stettin

Reverse

Brandenburg eagle facing left with Hohenzollern arms on breast

Script: Latin

Lettering: GROSS.AR.IOHAN.MAR.BRAN.(date)

Translation: Silver groschen of Johan, Margrave of Brandenburg

Mint

Comments

F.u.S. 1988-1992, Kopicki 1630-1631, Bahrf. 1237-1238

See also German States / Brandenburg-Kustrin

The Duchy of Krosno was a fief of the Bohemian crown until the early 1500s, at which point is passed to the Margraves of Brandenburg-Kustrin. As a result, its earlier medieval coins are usually listed as Silesia, but later coins are cataloged as both Silesian (Duchy of Krosno) and German (Brandenburg, Krossen mint)

See also

• 1 Groschen - John of Küstrin

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Numista Rarity index: 93

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