1 Mariengroschen - Frederick Adolphus 1711-1715 front 1 Mariengroschen - Frederick Adolphus 1711-1715 back
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1 Mariengroschen - Frederick Adolphus

 
Silver 1.4 g 18.4 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Lippe-Detmold (Lippe, German States)
Count
Frederick Adolphus (Friedrich Adolf) (1697-1718)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1711-1715
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler (1413-1788)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
18.4 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#157391
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

G. LIPP. LANT. MVNTZ / Date
* I */ MARI / GROS / .HL.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The Mariengroschen coin from the County of Lippe-Detmold, which was minted during the reign of Frederick Adolphus (1711-1715), features an image of the Virgin Mary on one side and the coat of arms of the County of Lippe on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment in the region and was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, the Mariengroschen coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today due to its historical significance and rarity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1711  287000 - - - - - -
1712  295000 - - - - - -
1713  722000 - - - - - -
1714  1024000 - - - - - -
1715  789000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Mariengroschen - Frederick Adolphus 1711-1715 coin.