© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
24 Mariengroschen - Caspar of Böselager ND
1753 year| Silver | - | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corvey (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Caspar II of Böselager (1737-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1753 |
| Value | 24 Mariengroschen = 1 Gulden (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length figure of St. Vitus, with palm branch, book and bird, divides 24 - M.G.R., S. VITVS. P. in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DA PACEM DOMINE IN DIEBVS NOSTRIS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 24 Mariengroschen coin from the Abbey of Corvey is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to signify that it was made of pure silver, as the metal was valued for its purity and durability. The hole also served as a way to test the authenticity of the coin, as it was difficult to counterfeit a coin with a small hole in the center. This feature makes the 24 Mariengroschen coin a distinctive and interesting piece of numismatic history.
