1 Mariengroschen - Charles I 1741-1776 front 1 Mariengroschen - Charles I 1741-1776 back
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1 Mariengroschen - Charles I

 
Billon 1.45 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1741-1776
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.45 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#310216
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FVRSTL.BR.LVN.LAND.MVNTZ
I
MARIEN
GROS:
1748

Interesting fact

The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the House of Welf, which was the ruling dynasty of the principality at the time.