© Münzzentrum Rheinland
© Münzzentrum Rheinland
1 Mariengroschen - Arnold of Waldois
| Billon (.375 silver) | 1.41 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corvey (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Arnold IV of Waldois (Arnold IV von Waldois) (1638-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1653-1656 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen = 1⁄36 Hanoverian thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#351211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna with Child divides date in circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S. MARIA. MATER. DEI.
16 54
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mariengroschen coin from the Abbey of Corvey is that it features an image of Saint Mary, the mother of Jesus, on one side, and a portrait of Arnold of Waldois, the abbot of the monastery, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, and its design reflects the importance of religious institutions and leaders during that period.
