2 Mariengroschen - August
| Silver | 0.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1645-1659 |
| Value | 2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VON.FEINEM.SILBER
.II.
MARI
GR
Interesting fact
The 2 Mariengroschen coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was one of the many German states that had been affected by the conflict. The coin was minted as a way to help stabilize the economy and promote trade in the region. Despite its small denomination, the 2 Mariengroschen coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. This fact highlights the importance of the coin as a symbol of economic recovery and growth in the region during a time of great change and upheaval.
