1 Mariengroschen - Louis Rudolph 1731 front 1 Mariengroschen - Louis Rudolph 1731 back
1 Mariengroschen - Louis Rudolph 1731 photo
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1 Mariengroschen - Louis Rudolph

1731 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1731-1735)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1731
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#309134
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FURSTL.BR.LUN.LAND.MUNTZ
.I.
MARIEN
GROS:
1731

Interesting fact

The Mariengroschen coin was named after St. Mary's Church in Brunswick, whose tower was depicted on the coin's reverse side. The church was an important landmark in the city and the coin's design was meant to symbolize the connection between the church and the state.