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1 Mariengroschen - Ernest August II of York

1721 year
Silver - 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States)
Bishop
Ernest Augustus of York and Albany (Ernst August von York und Albany) (1715-1728)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1721
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#238859
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

4-line inscription with date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: I / MARIEN / GROS / (date)

Interesting fact

The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück, minted in 1721 during the reign of Ernest August II of York, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material for coinage at the time. Additionally, the coin features an intricate design, including an image of the bishop's mitre and crozier, symbolizing the religious authority of the Bishopric of Osnabrück.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1721 iii 323100 - - - - - -

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