1 Mariengroschen - Frederick Ulrich 1620-1634 front 1 Mariengroschen - Frederick Ulrich 1620-1634 back
1 Mariengroschen - Frederick Ulrich 1620-1634 photo
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1 Mariengroschen - Frederick Ulrich

 
Silver 0.6 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1620-1634
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.6 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#252841
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Value I. . . in 3 lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I / MARI / GR
VON FEINEM SILBER

Interesting fact

The Mariengroschen coin was named after St. Mary's Church in Brunswick, whose tower was depicted on the coin's reverse side. The church was an important landmark in the city and the coin's design was meant to symbolize the connection between the church and the state.