© M. Sander
© M. Sander
2 Mariengroschen - Frederick William
| Silver (.960) | 1.45 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | County of Ravensberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1647-1667 |
| Value | 2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.960) |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#125280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date and denomination, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S P D COM RA D I N R
*II*
MARI
GRO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mariengroschen coin from the County of Ravensberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The County of Ravensberg was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage of the time was heavily influenced by the Empire's monetary policies. The 2 Mariengroschen coin was minted in silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time, and it was used for everyday transactions and trade. Despite its small denomination, the coin was an important part of the local economy and played a significant role in the financial transactions of the time.
