1 Mariengroschen - George III 1814 front 1 Mariengroschen - George III 1814 back
1 Mariengroschen - George III 1814 photo
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1 Mariengroschen - George III

1814 year
Billon (.312 silver) 1.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Hannover (German States)
King
George III (1814-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1814
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler (1814-1866)
Composition
Billon (.312 silver)
Weight
1.48 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#173649
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* NACH DEM REICHS FUSS ·
I
MARIEN-
GROS·
1814·

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the Kingdom of Hannover, issued in 1814 during the reign of George III, features an interesting design element. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a crowned shield with the Hanoverian coat of arms, while the reverse side features a wreath surrounding the denomination and year of issue. This coin was made of Billon, an alloy consisting of 31.2% silver and 68.8% copper, and weighs 1.48 grams.