© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Mariengulden - Frederick Ulrich
1624 year| Silver | 6.4 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | ½ Mariengulden (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-line central inscription with denomination, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.VON*FEINEM*SILBER.
.I. // HALB. // MARIE // GVLD.
Interesting fact
The ½ Mariengulden coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel features an image of Frederick Ulrich, the ruling Duke at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of the principality on the other. The coin was minted in 1624 and was made of silver, weighing 6.4 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, with the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) taking place during the same period. Despite the challenges of this time, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the era.
