2 Mariengroschen - August 1638-1659 front 2 Mariengroschen - August 1638-1659 back
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2 Mariengroschen - August

 
Silver 1.3 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1638-1659
Value
2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#264937
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

4-line inner inscription with date separated by the denomination in roman numerals.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FURST BR LU LANDT MUNTZ
II / MARIE / GROS / H-S

Interesting fact

The 2 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel features an image of a crowned eagle on its reverse side, which symbolizes the power and authority of the ruling dynasty.