© JOberacker (CC0)
© JOberacker (CC0)
1 Mariengroschen - Louis Henry Adolphus as regent
| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Lippe-Detmold (Lippe, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Leopold I (1782-1789) |
| Regent | Louis Henry Adolf (1782-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1784-1786 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler (1413-1788) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#360629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value above date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
MARIEN
GROS
1786
DS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mariengroschen coin from the County of Lippe-Detmold is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the German States during the 18th century, as it allowed for the production of coins with a silver-like appearance without using pure silver, which was more expensive and less abundant. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to debase the currency, as the proportion of silver in the alloy could be reduced without affecting the overall appearance of the coin.
