12 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1690-1691 front 12 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1690-1691 back
12 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1690-1691 photo
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12 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich

 
Silver 7.16 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704) Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1690-1691
Value
12 Mariengroschen (⅓)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.16 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#285754
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value in word form in centre, inscription around it

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FURSTL BR LUNEB LAND MUNTZ 1690

XII MARIEN GROSCH HCxH

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 12 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique combination of two portraits on its obverse side. The coin bears the portraits of Rudolph August, the reigning duke at the time, and his brother Anthony Ulrich, who was the Bishop of Halberstadt. This double portrait design was a rare feature in coins of that era, making it a distinctive and interesting aspect of this particular coin.