1 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1686-1689 front 1 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1686-1689 back
1 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1686-1689 photo

1 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich

 
Silver 0.60 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704) Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1686-1689
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.60 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#204263
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three line inscription with denomination in inner circle, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REMIGIO ALTISSIMI UNI 1686

I MARIEN GROS

Comment

There is also a variation with three stars under the Value on the reverse.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique combination of two portraits on its obverse side. The coin bears the portraits of Rudolph August, the reigning duke at the time, and his brother Anthony Ulrich, who was the Bishop of Halberstadt. This double portrait design was a rare feature in coins of that era, making the 1 Mariengroschen a distinctive and interesting piece of numismatic history.