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1 Mariengroschen
| Silver | 2.46 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Goslar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1500-1566 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#114179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Madonna with Child surrounded by flames.
Comment
B/B/K 135, Cappe 333Varieties exist with combinations of Gothic or Latin letters or both. Those with Gothic letters are larger in diameter than those with Latin letters. (Ref. C#373, 376, 382; S#3963-85) Known struck on thick flan with date 1529 or undated (Sch#985).
Interesting fact
The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the City of Goslar (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.46 g is interesting because it was used as a means of payment during a time when the city was an important center for trade and commerce in the region. The coin's design features the image of the Virgin Mary, which was a common motif on coins during the Renaissance period, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency. Despite its age, some of these coins have survived in good condition and are now highly sought after by collectors, making them a unique piece of history.
