Drie groschen, noodmunt uit Gotha van Johan Frederik II hertog van Saksen, geslagen tijdens het beleg door de troepen van keurvorst August van Saksen 1567

This 1567 "Drie Groschen" (three pennies) coin, a necessity coin of Gotha struck by Johann Friedrich II, Duke of Saxony, is an important artifact of 16th century Germany. The coin was minted during a siege of Gotha by the troops of Elector August of Saxony. The obverse depicts a coat of arms and the year "1567", while the reverse bears the inscription "FR.II.D." This coin showcases the unique economic conditions of a historical period, offering a glimpse into the turbulent times of a German principality during the siege.