© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
1 Mariengroschen - Ernest August II of York
1721 year| Silver | 1.17 g | 17 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#238860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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, features an interesting design element - a stylized image of a horse on the reverse side, which was a symbol of strength and prosperity in the region at the time.
