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1 Groschen - Theodoric IV of Behringhausen
| Issuer | Corvey, Abbey of |
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| Year | 1613 |
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| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
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| Obverse description | Central ornate quartered shield of arms superimposed upon a crossed sword and crozier in saltire, with a mitre above. The shield bears the arms of the Abbey of Corvey. The abbatial insignia of sword and crozier flank the shield diagonally, emphasizing the secular and ecclesiastical authority of the issuer. A circular Latin legend surrounds the design, identifying the abbot by name and title. |
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| Reverse description | Imperial orb surmounted by a cross, bearing the denomination numeral '24' within the orb, dividing the date 16-13 to either side. The orb symbolizes the Holy Roman Empire's authority over the coinage and its status as a 1/24 Thaler piece. A circular Latin legend surrounding the design names the reigning Holy Roman Emperor Matthias with his titles. |
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| Reverse lettering | MATIA(S). (I.) D. G. RO. I(M). S. A(V). |
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