© M. Sander
© M. Sander
2 Mariengroschen - Ernest August I
| Silver | 1.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Ernest Augustus of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Ernst August von Brunswick-Lüneburg) (1662-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1665-1668 |
| Value | 2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
4-line central inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
. II .
MARIE
GROS
18 AVF EIN REICHSTHALER
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mariengroschen coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück is that it features an image of Ernest August I, who was the Bishop of Osnabrück from 1665 to 1668. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the image of the Virgin Mary, hence the name "Mariengroschen" which means "Marian groschen" in German. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin minted during the 17th century in the German States, and it is highly sought after by collectors today.
