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1 Mariengroschen - Henry the younger
1553 year| Silver | 1.6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry the Younger (Heinrich II) (1514-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1553 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#242329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna and child surrounded by rays.
Lettering: MARIA MAT - ER DOMIN
Interesting fact
The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, minted in 1553 during the reign of Henry the younger, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of a shield with the coat of arms of the principality, surrounded by a wreath of leaves and berries.
