© M. Sander
© M. Sander
12 Mariengroschen - John Frederick
| Silver | 6.75 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1665-1679) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1669-1679 |
| Value | 12 Mariengroschen (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.75 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#85937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with denomination withincircle, legend with datesurrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EX DURIS GLORIA: 1671
* XII *
MARIEN
GROS:
*
Interesting fact
The 12 Mariengroschen coin was minted during the reign of John Frederick, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg, who was a prominent figure in the German States during the 17th century. The coin's design features the duke's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of the Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg family on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 6.75 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time. Despite its age, the 12 Mariengroschen coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today, with some rare examples selling for high prices at auction.
