12 Mariengroschen - Charles William Ferdinand 1787-1789 front 12 Mariengroschen - Charles William Ferdinand 1787-1789 back
12 Mariengroschen - Charles William Ferdinand 1787-1789 photo
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12 Mariengroschen - Charles William Ferdinand

 
Silver 6.7 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1787-1789
Value
12 Mariengroschen (⅓)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.7 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#312398
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Wildman

Script: Latin

Lettering:
D . G . DVX . BRVNSVICENS . ET . LVNEBVRG .
12
C.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 12 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the late 18th century, a period marked by the rise of industrialization, trade, and urbanization, as well as the decline of feudalism and the rise of modern nation-states. The coin's design, which features an image of Charles William Ferdinand, the ruling Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, and the inscription "12 Mariengroschen," reflects the political and economic changes taking place during this time. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to the importance of this precious metal in international trade and commerce during the late 18th century.