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1 Mariengroschen - Reinhard II of Buchholtz
| Billon (.375 silver) | 1.57 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corvey (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Reinhard II of Bocholtz (Reinhard II von Bocholtz) (1555-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1560-1561 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 1.57 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#309348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Madonna and Child, flames around, in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GAV. D(EI)(IE). GE - NI. MARI(A).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mariengroschen coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Germany. The coin was issued by Reinhard II of Buchholtz, who was the abbot of the Abbey of Corvey in the German States, during a period of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants. Despite the turmoil, the coin still bears the image of the Virgin Mary on one side and the abbot's coat of arms on the other, reflecting the religious and political influences of the time.
