12 Mariengroschen 1674-1716 front 12 Mariengroschen 1674-1716 back
12 Mariengroschen 1674-1716 photo
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12 Mariengroschen

 
Silver - 33 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Hildesheim (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1674-1716
Value
12 Mariengroschen (⅓)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#158128
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

4-line central inscription with denomination and date, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XII
MARIEN
GROSCH
1676
HILDESHEIMISCH STADT GELDT

Interesting fact

The 12 Mariengroschen coin from the City of Hildesheim (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time when the city was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and it features an image of the Virgin Mary on one side, which was a common motif on coins during that period.