© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Mariengroschen
| Silver |
| Issuer | City of Göttingen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1623 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun in 1618 and would last until 1648, causing widespread destruction and disrupting trade routes. Despite this, the City of Göttingen continued to mint coins, such as the 1 Mariengroschen, which was used as a means of exchange and commerce. The coin's design, featuring the image of the Virgin Mary, was a common motif on coins during this time period and was meant to symbolize purity and innocence.
