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2 Mariengroschen - August William
| Silver | 1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1727 |
| Value | 2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse leaping to the left, lettering above.
Value in Exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRA TVERI
FEIN SILB / 2 MG
Interesting fact
The 2 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the letters "A" and "W" on either side, which stand for August Wilhelm, the ruler of the principality from 1716 to 1727.
