2 Mariengroschen - August William 1724-1730 front 2 Mariengroschen - August William 1724-1730 back
2 Mariengroschen - August William 1724-1730 photo
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2 Mariengroschen - August William

 
Silver 1.1 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1724-1730
Value
2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#177393
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Wildman holding tree in left hand, 2 to left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PARTA TVERI
2

Interesting fact

The 2 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.1 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Duke August William, who was known for his extensive coinage reforms. He introduced new coinage systems and minted coins with high silver content, like the 2 Mariengroschen, which was equivalent to 1/4 of a standard silver thaler. This coin was widely used in trade and commerce during that time and is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.