© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1 Mariengroschen
| Silver | 1.70 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Göttingen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1538-1554 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen = 8 Pfennig (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.70 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Madonna and Child with rays around.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mariengroschen coin from the City of Göttingen (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.70g is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued between 1538 and 1554, a period when the Protestant Reformation was gaining momentum and the Holy Roman Empire was facing challenges to its authority. The coin's design, which features an image of the Virgin Mary on one side and the coat of arms of the City of Göttingen on the other, reflects the religious and political tensions of the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the German States during this period.
