1 Mariengroschen 1668-1671 front 1 Mariengroschen 1668-1671 back
1 Mariengroschen 1668-1671 photo
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1 Mariengroschen

 
Silver 1.39 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Goslar (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1668-1671
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.39 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#151635
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Standing figure of Saint Mary holding child.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MARIA · MA · DOMINI

Interesting fact

The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the City of Goslar (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.39g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency in the past, specifically during the 17th century. It was a standard circulation coin during the time, and it's made of silver, which was a valuable metal back then. The coin's design features the image of the Virgin Mary, hence the name Mariengroschen, which translates to "Marian groschen" in English. The coin's mintage was from 1668 to 1671, and it was used in the German States, specifically in the city of Goslar. Despite its age, some of these coins are still in existence today and are considered valuable collectibles among numismatists.