24 Mariengroschen - Charles William Ferdinand 1784-1789 front 24 Mariengroschen - Charles William Ferdinand 1784-1789 back
24 Mariengroschen - Charles William Ferdinand 1784-1789 photo
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24 Mariengroschen - Charles William Ferdinand

 
Silver 13 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1784-1789
Value
24 Mariengroschen (⅔)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
13 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#312106
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Wildman

Script: Latin

Lettering:
D.G.DVX.BRVNSVICENS.ET LVNEBVRG
24
FEINSILBER
C.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 24 Mariengroschen coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Charles William Ferdinand, who was the ruler of the principality at the time. The coin's design features the image of a standing figure of the Virgin Mary, which was a common motif on coins during this period. Despite its age, the 24 Mariengroschen coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.