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1 Mariengroschen (Counterstamp) ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
The Mariengroschen coin was minted in the 17th century, during a time when the City of Hildesheim was part of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features the image of the Virgin Mary, which is where it gets its name "Mariengroschen" (meaning "Marian groschen" in German). The coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the region and was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time. Despite its age, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors.
