1 Mariengroschen - Christoph and Anthony I 1542-1543 front 1 Mariengroschen - Christoph and Anthony I 1542-1543 back
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1 Mariengroschen - Christoph and Anthony I

 
Silver 2.1 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Oldenburg (German States)
Count
John VI (1526-1529) George (Georg) (1526-1529) Christopher (Christoph) (1526-1566) Anthony I (Anton I) (1526-1573)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1542-1543
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1773)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.1 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#338744
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Madonna and child with flaming rays around, date at end of legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: MARIA. MATER. IHE'. 4Z

Interesting fact

The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the County of Oldenburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.1g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Christoph and Anthony I in 1542-1543, which was a time of significant political and economic change in the region. The coin's design and minting process would have been closely monitored and regulated by the ruling authorities to ensure its authenticity and value.