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12 Mariengroschen - John Frederick
| Silver | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1665-1679) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1668-1673 |
| Value | 12 Mariengroschen (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value and date with surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*XII*
MARIEN
GROSCH
1669.
*
*F.BR.LUN.LANDT.M.V.S.SILBER
Interesting fact
The 12 Mariengroschen coin was minted during the reign of John Frederick, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg, and features an image of the Virgin Mary on one side, hence the name "Mariengroschen" which means "Marian groat" in German.
