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© Emporium Hamburg
1 Mariengroschen - Henry the elder ND
| Silver | 2.25 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry the Elder (Heinrich I) (1491-1514) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1510-1514 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#241394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
1/2-length figure of Madonna with child, holding scepter in right hand.
Lettering: SALVE. REGINA. MIE. VITA. DVL.
Interesting fact
The Mariengroschen coin was named after St. Mary, the patron saint of the city of Brunswick, where the coin was minted. The coin was first introduced in 1510 during the reign of Henry the Elder, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, and it remained in circulation until 1514. The coin was made of silver and weighed 2.25 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its time. The Mariengroschen coin was an important part of the local economy and was widely used in trade and commerce in the region.
