1 Mariengroschen - Charles 1673 front 1 Mariengroschen - Charles 1673 back
1 Mariengroschen - Charles 1673 photo
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1 Mariengroschen - Charles

1673 year
Silver 1.44 g -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
Charles I (Karl I) (1670-1730)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1673
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.44 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#278245
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

4-line inscription, date at end of legend.

Lettering:
I
MARI
GROS
36
SCHAVENB. LAND. MVNTZ. 1673

Interesting fact

The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel, minted in 1673 during the reign of Charles, features an interesting design element - a stylized image of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Hesse-Cassel region.