2 Mariengroschen - George II 1741-1760 front 2 Mariengroschen - George II 1741-1760 back
2 Mariengroschen - George II 1741-1760 photo

2 Mariengroschen - George II

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States)
Duke
George II (Georg II) (1727-1760)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1741-1760
Value
2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#219499
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

4-line central inscription with denomination and date, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARIEN
GROSCH:
1749
.NACH.DHM.LEIPZIGER.FUS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Mariengroschen coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of George II (1741-1760), who was the last British monarch to be crowned in Westminster Abbey. This time period saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the Seven Years' War, which had a significant impact on the political and economic landscape of Europe. Despite these changes, the 2 Mariengroschen coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency throughout the German States, reflecting the region's economic importance and stability during this time.