© Münzzentrum Rheinland
© Münzzentrum Rheinland
2 Mariengroschen - Charles William Ferdinand
| Silver | 1 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1781-1787 |
| Value | 2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#311859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEIN SILB.
17 81
2
M.G
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles William Ferdinand, who was a member of the House of Welf, a powerful noble family that ruled several German states. The coin's silver content and its relatively low denomination made it a widely used currency among the common people, and it remained in circulation for many years after its minting. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today, with many well-preserved examples still existing in collections around the world.
