2 Mariengroschen - Ernest August 1680-1690 front 2 Mariengroschen - Ernest August 1680-1690 back
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2 Mariengroschen - Ernest August

 
Silver 1.09 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States)
Prince
Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1679-1698)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1680-1690
Value
2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.09 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#396437
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value in three lines, date in legend

Lettering:
.II.
MARIE:
GROS:
***
*SOLA BONA QUÆ HONESTA . 1688

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Mariengroschen coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Ernest August, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1680 to 1690. During his reign, Ernest August implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the local economy and increase trade in the region. The 2 Mariengroschen coin was a key part of this new system, and it remains a valuable and interesting artifact for collectors and historians today.