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1 Mariengroschen - Simon August
1770 year| Silver | 1.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of Lippe-Detmold (Lippe, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Simon August (1734-1782) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1770 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler (1413-1788) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Five-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmaster's initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ I ✿
MARIEN
GROS:
1770
D•S
Comment
KM only lists 1770. Schön DM lists 1769 and 1770 as DS, and combines this type with 1766 and 1768 BS issues.
Interesting fact
The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the County of Lippe-Detmold, minted in 1770 during the reign of Simon August, features an interesting design element - a stylized image of a horse on the reverse side, which was a symbol of strength and prosperity in the region.
