© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Mariengroschen - Frederick V
1761 year| Billon (.375 silver) | 2.39 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Oldenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Frederick V (Friedrich V) (1746-1766) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1761 |
| Value | 2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1773) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 2.39 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#314963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials.
Lettering:
II
Marien
Grosch
O L M
1762
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mariengroschen coin from County of Oldenburg (German States) is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick V, who was the last Catholic bishop of the diocese of Lübeck and the first Protestant administrator of the diocese. This coin was minted in 1761, and it is made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver (with .375 silver content). It weighs 2.39 grams and is a standard circulation coin.
