Bohemia 1346-78 Silver Prager Groschen
Offered is a 27mm silver Prager Groschen, issued under the reign of Charles IV, the first king of Bohemia to become Holy Roman Emperor, Donebauer#836, dies as Haskova#84ff. This example is fairly typical of this issue, which seems to regularly suffer from weak strikes, irregular plachets, etc. With an even, light patina, this piece features a bold Bohemian lion, as well as fully identifiable titles, all set upon a pleasing, problem-free planchet. A wonderful hammered coin of reasonable size.
Offered is a 27mm silver Prager Groschen, issued under the reign of Charles IV, the first king of Bohemia to become Holy Roman Emperor, Donebauer#836, dies as Haskova#84ff. This example is fairly typical of this issue, which seems to regularly suffer from weak strikes, irregular plachets, etc. With an even, light patina, this piece features a bold Bohemian lion, as well as fully identifiable titles, all set upon a pleasing, problem-free planchet. A wonderful hammered coin of reasonable size.
Offered is a 27mm silver Prager Groschen, issued under the reign of Charles IV, the first king of Bohemia to become Holy Roman Emperor, Donebauer#836, dies as Haskova#84ff. This example is fairly typical of this issue, which seems to regularly suffer from weak strikes, irregular plachets, etc. With an even, light patina, this piece features a bold Bohemian lion, as well as fully identifiable titles, all set upon a pleasing, problem-free planchet. A wonderful hammered coin of reasonable size.