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1 Mariengroschen - Frederick William Leopold
| Billon | 1.1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Lippe (Lippe, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Leopold I (1789-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1790-1795 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen = 1⁄36 Reichsthaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1789-1837) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#122643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
MARIEN
GROSCHE
1793
B. R.
Interesting fact
The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Lippe (Lippe, German States) was minted during the reign of Frederick William Leopold, who was the ruling prince of Lippe from 1790 to 1795. The coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals. Despite its small weight of 1.1 grams, the coin was widely used in the region as a means of payment and was considered a standard circulation coin during that time.
