1 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August 1684 front 1 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August 1684 back
1 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August 1684 photo
© Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler

1 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August

1684 year
Silver 1.25 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1684
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.25 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#301147
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Inscription with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
16 I 84
MARIEN
GROS
B

F BR LUN LAN MUN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of Rudolph August, the ruling duke at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of the principality on the other. This coin was minted in 1684 and was made of silver, weighing 1.25 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and was used for everyday transactions.