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2 Mariengroschen - Charles William Ferdinand
| Silver | 1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1781-1789 |
| Value | 2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#311860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Wildman
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D.G.DVX.BRVNSVIC.ET.LVNEBVRG.
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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 in the late 18th century, a period marked by the rise of industrialization, trade, and urbanization. The Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was one of the many German states that were experiencing significant economic growth and political transformation during this time. The coin's silver content and its association with Charles William Ferdinand, the ruling Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1781 to 1789, make it a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
