© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Mariengroschen - Frederick I
1706 year| Billon (.3125 silver) | 1.43 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1701-1713) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1706 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.3125 silver) |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#310334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with date and mintmaster's initials
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
MARIEN
GROSCH
1706
B H
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mariengroschen coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick I, who was also known as Frederick the Great. He was a prominent figure in European history and is known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. The coin itself is made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver, and weighs 1.43 grams.
