2 Mariengroschen - Anthony Ulrich 1704 front 2 Mariengroschen - Anthony Ulrich 1704 back
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2 Mariengroschen - Anthony Ulrich

1704 year
Silver 1.02 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1704
Value
2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.02 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
0.75 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#148970
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

3-line central inscription with denomination, date in surrounding legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
II MARIEN / GROSCHEN
LABORE ET CONSTANTIA . 1704

Interesting fact

The 2 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, issued in 1704 during the reign of Anthony Ulrich, features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the House of Welf, which was the ruling dynasty of the principality at the time. This design was used on many coins issued during this period and has become a distinctive feature of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel's coinage.