1 Mariengroschen 1658-1660 front 1 Mariengroschen 1658-1660 back
1 Mariengroschen 1658-1660 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

1 Mariengroschen

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Göttingen (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1658-1660
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#137065
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Madonna and child.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Mariengroschen coin from the City of Göttingen (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of King Charles X of Sweden, who was attempting to centralize power and reform the coinage system in the German States. This coin, with its unique design and silver content, represents a significant moment in the history of European currency and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.