© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
24 Mariengroschen - Charles William Ferdinand
| Silver | 12 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1781-1786 |
| Value | 24 Mariengroschen (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#312104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Wildman
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D.G.DVX.BRVNSVICENS.ET LVNEBVRG
24
FEINSILBER
C.E.S.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 24 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles William Ferdinand, who was a prominent figure in the German Enlightenment and a proponent of modernization and reform. The coin's design, which features an image of the prince on one side and the value on the other, reflects the influence of the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and order. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the traditional use of copper in earlier German coins, and marked a shift towards the use of more valuable metals in coinage.
