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2 Mariengroschen - George
| Silver | 1.36 g | 19.7 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | George (Georg) (1634-1641) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1642 |
| Value | 2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 19.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value in three lines, date divided by II.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16 II 42 // MARI // GROS // H / S
.FURST:BR:LUN.LANT.MUNTZ.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Mariengroschen coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.36 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the coin was minted during the reign of George, the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, who ruled from 1638 to 1642. This coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin from that time period and region, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
