1 Mariengroschen - George August II
| Billon | 1.3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George II (Georg II) (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1738-1758 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#98531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
4-line central inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I* // MARIEN // GROS
1758
K.GR.BRIT.C.F.BR.LUN.LANDM.
Translation: King of Great Britain Kurfurst of Brunswick Luneburg
Interesting fact
The 1 Mariengroschen coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Billon weighing 1.3 g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of George August II, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1727 until his death in 1765. This coin was minted during a time when the German states were still using various local currencies, and the Mariengroschen was one of the most widely used coins in the region. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper, indicating that it still held some value and significance in the local economy.
