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2 Mariengroschen - George II
| Silver | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George II (Georg II) (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1730-1760 |
| Value | 2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Wild man holding a tree with his right hand, value beside him, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2
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 (1730-1760), who was the last British monarch to be crowned in Westminster Abbey. This time period saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, which had a significant impact on the economy and society of Europe. Additionally, this coin was minted in a time when the German States were still separate entities and had not yet been unified under a single government, making it a unique piece of history from a specific time and place.
