CVC & Collecatbles presents this medieval Bohemia 1 Groschen was issued during the reign of Jan of Luxemburg (John of Luxembourg), King of Bohemia from 1310 to 1346. Struck in silver, the coin belongs to the celebrated Prague Groschen series, an important medieval European coinage known for its distinctive Bohemian lion and royal crown designs. NGC has authenticated this example as AU Details – Cleaned.
Coin Highlights:
- Country: Bohemia
- Date Range: 1310-1346
- Denomination: 1 Groschen
- Coin Type: Prague Groschen
- Ruler: Jan of Luxemburg (John of Luxembourg)
- Composition: Silver
- Period: Medieval Europe
- Grade: NGC AU Details
- NGC Designation: Cleaned
- Obverse: Crowned royal emblem surrounded by concentric Latin legends identifying the Bohemian king.
- Reverse: Features the distinctive double-tailed Bohemian lion surrounded by a Latin legend.
- Certification: Authenticated and encapsulated by NGC.
Design & Devices
The obverse centers on a detailed royal crown, surrounded by concentric inscriptions associated with Jan’s title as King of Bohemia. The circular arrangement of the legends and beaded borders are characteristic features of Prague Groschen coinage.
The reverse displays the famous Bohemian lion, shown rampant with its distinctive double tail. This heraldic device became one of the most recognizable symbols of the Kingdom of Bohemia and remains closely associated with Czech heraldry.
Jan of Luxemburg History
Jan of Luxemburg, also known as John of Bohemia, became King of Bohemia in 1310 and belonged to the powerful House of Luxembourg. His reign connected Bohemia more closely with the political affairs of the Holy Roman Empire and Western Europe.
John was renowned as a warrior and participated in military campaigns throughout Europe. His reign ended in 1346, when he was killed fighting at the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years’ War. His son, Charles IV, would later become Holy Roman Emperor and one of the most influential rulers of medieval Europe.
Historical Significance
The Prague Groschen became an important silver coin of medieval Central Europe. Supported by Bohemia’s substantial silver resources, the denomination circulated well beyond the kingdom and became influential in regional commerce. Examples from Jan of Luxemburg’s reign represent the continuation of a monetary system established by his predecessor, Wenceslaus II.
Condition
NGC has authenticated this medieval silver Groschen and assigned AU Details, indicating substantial remaining design detail consistent with About Uncirculated condition. The holder notes Cleaned, preventing the coin from receiving a standard numerical grade.
Collectibility
With its classic Bohemian lion, medieval crown design, substantial remaining detail, and association with John of Luxembourg, this coin combines medieval European history with one of Bohemia’s most recognizable silver coin types. Find more alike here!
