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2 Mariengroschen - George I
| Silver | 1.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George I (Georg I) (1698-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1700-1705 |
| Value | 2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#43157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN RECTO DECUS.1700.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Mariengroschen coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.1 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of George I, who was the first British monarch of the House of Hanover. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during a time when the Hanoverian dynasty was still a relatively new and influential power in Europe. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the region at the time.
