2 Mariengroschen - Louis Rudolph 1731-1734 front 2 Mariengroschen - Louis Rudolph 1731-1734 back
2 Mariengroschen - Louis Rudolph 1731-1734 photo
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2 Mariengroschen - Louis Rudolph

 
Silver 1 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1731-1735)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1731-1734
Value
2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#309136
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Wildman, tree in left hand, value 2 to left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EX ADVERSO DECVS
2

Interesting fact

The 2 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, issued during the reign of Louis Rudolph (1731-1734), features an interesting design element - a stylized image of a wolf, which is a nod to the principality's name and symbol.