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1 Mariengroschen
| Silver | 2.28 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1531-1540 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.28 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#114206 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna and child in circle with flames around.
Lettering: MARIA.MATE / R.GRACIE.
Interesting fact
The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the City of Hildesheim (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.28 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great religious and political change in Europe. The coin was issued between 1531 and 1540, 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, reflects the strong Catholic tradition of the time, while the use of silver as the material for the coin speaks to the region's economic and trade connections with other parts of Europe.
