1 Mariengroschen 1714-1738 front 1 Mariengroschen 1714-1738 back
1 Mariengroschen 1714-1738 photo
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1 Mariengroschen

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Goslar (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1714-1738
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#152775
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Standing figure of crowned Saint Mary holding child and scepter, rays surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MARIA MA DOMINI

Interesting fact

The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the City of Goslar (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was used as a form of currency in the 18th century, and its design features the image of the Virgin Mary, which was a common motif in medieval European coinage.