1 Mariengroschen 1532-1554 front 1 Mariengroschen 1532-1554 back
1 Mariengroschen 1532-1554 photo
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1 Mariengroschen

 
Silver 2.19 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Brunswick (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1532-1554
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.19 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#145042
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Madonna and Child, flames around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MARIA. MAT(-)ER (-) SALVAT(ORIS).

Edge

Plain

Comment

1546

1550

Interesting fact

The Mariengroschen coin was first introduced in 1532 and was used until 1554. It was a standard circulation coin during that time and was widely used in trade and commerce. The coin's design featured the image of the Virgin Mary, hence the name Mariengroschen, which means "Marian groat" in German. The coin's silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency, and it was used extensively in the German States during its time.