1 Mariengroschen - William VI 1656-1657 front 1 Mariengroschen - William VI 1656-1657 back
1 Mariengroschen - William VI 1656-1657 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Mariengroschen - William VI

 
Silver 1 g -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
William VI (1637-1663)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1656-1657
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#278244
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

4-line inscription, date at end of legend.

Lettering:
I
MARI
GRO
3 6
SCHAVENB. LANDT(.) MUNTZ. 1657

Interesting fact

The 1 Mariengroschen coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel, minted between 1656 and 1657, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the Hesse-Cassel coat of arms and the motto "Fidelitas et Justitia" (Loyalty and Justice).