© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
12 Mariengroschen - Ernest August I
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Ernest Augustus of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Ernst August von Brunswick-Lüneburg) (1662-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1669-1670 |
| Value | 12 Mariengroschen (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#122833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3-line inscription, date at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VON FEINEM SILBER
XII / MARIEN / GROS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Mariengroschen coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Ernest August I, who was the Bishop of Osnabrück from 1669 to 1670. During this time, the Bishopric of Osnabrück was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage was heavily influenced by the Empire's monetary system. The 12 Mariengroschen coin was made of silver and was a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used in everyday transactions. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a fascinating piece of history.
