1 Mariengroschen - August 1647-1657 front 1 Mariengroschen - August 1647-1657 back
1 Mariengroschen - August 1647-1657 photo
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1 Mariengroschen - August

 
Silver 0.6 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1647-1657
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.6 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266500
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription with denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I / MARI / GR
VON FEINEM SILBER

Interesting fact

The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.6 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and many German states were struggling to rebuild their economies. The Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was one of the few states that managed to maintain its independence and economic stability during this time, and the issuance of this coin reflects the state's efforts to stabilize its economy and promote trade.