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1 Mariengroschen - Ernest August
| Silver | 0.6 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1679-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1682-1683 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#313022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Madonna with child and scepter, date above.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Mariengroschen coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.6 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Ernest August, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1682-1683. This coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin from that time period and region, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
