1 Mariengroschen - George Henry
| Billon (.312 silver) | 1.5 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | George II (Georg II) (1813-1845) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1823 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler (1712-1848) |
| Composition | Billon (.312 silver) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#185576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4 lined inscription with denomination, date and mintmaster initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*1*
MARIEN
GROSCH
1820
F.W.
Comment
Variety: Some coins don't have the line between the date and the F.W.Interesting fact
The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States) made of Billon (.312 silver) weighing 1.5 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of George Henry, who was the Prince of Waldeck-Pyrmont from 1820-1823. During this time, the German states were in the process of adopting a new currency, the Vereinsthaler, which was introduced in 1857. This coin, therefore, represents a transitional period in German monetary history.
