© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
12 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich
1696 year| Silver | 8.12 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704) Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1696 |
| Value | 12 Mariengroschen (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.12 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#231722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3 lined inscription with lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REMIGIO ALTISSIMI UNI 1696
XII MARIEN GROS ***
Translation: Under the guidance of the highest (God)
Edge
Reeded edge (165 marks)
Comment
Coin not edited in Welter or KM.Interesting fact
The 12 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to indicate its authenticity and to prevent counterfeiting. The practice of adding a hole to coins was common in the German States during the 17th and 18th centuries, and it's a distinctive feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the time.
