1 Mariengroschen - Margaretha II ND (1565-1578) front 1 Mariengroschen - Margaretha II ND (1565-1578) back
1 Mariengroschen - Margaretha II ND (1565-1578) photo
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1 Mariengroschen - Margaretha II ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Herford (German States)
Abbess
Margaret II of Lippe (1565-1578)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1565-1578
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#365177
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Mary standing holding Jesus, flames and legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MARIA MA TER SALVA

Interesting fact

The Mariengroschen coin was minted during the reign of Margaretha II, who was the abbess of the Abbey of Herford from 1565 to 1578. The coin's design features a depiction of Margaretha II on one side and the coat of arms of the Abbey of Herford on the other. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States.