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2 Mariengroschen - Ernest August II of York
| Silver | 2.26 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Ernest Augustus of York and Albany (Ernst August von York und Albany) (1715-1728) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1720-1721 |
| Value | 2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#433332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value in four-line inscription .
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FVRSTL: OSNABR: LAND. MVNTZ.
.II.
MARIEN
GROS:
1721.
Edge
Plain
Comment
JJ J. the initials of Mint-master Jobst Jacob Jenisch, 1660 - 1741 Osnabrück
Interesting fact
The 2 Mariengroschen coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück, minted between 1720 and 1721, features an image of Ernest August II of York, who was the bishop of the region at the time. This coin is notable because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, and its design reflects the influences of the Enlightenment and the rise of modern nation-states. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process was a significant departure from the traditional use of copper in earlier coins, reflecting the growing wealth and prosperity of the region.
