1 Mariengroschen - William Anthony of Asseburg 1763 front 1 Mariengroschen - William Anthony of Asseburg 1763 back
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1 Mariengroschen - William Anthony of Asseburg

1763 year
Billon (.290 silver) ((.290)) 1.518 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Paderborn (German States)
Prince-bishop
William Anthony of Asseburg (Wilhelm Anton von Asseburg) (1763-1782)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1763
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.290 silver) ((.290))
Weight
1.518 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#181255
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

4-line inscription with date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HOCHF. PADERB. LAND. MUNTZ.
I / MARIEN / GROS: / (date)

Interesting fact

The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) has an interesting feature. Despite being made of Billon, a metal alloy with only .290 silver content, it still weighs 1.518 grams.