© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
24 Mariengroschen - Charles William Ferdinand
1781 year| Silver | 13 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 |
| Year | 1781 |
| Value | 24 Mariengroschen (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#312109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D.G.DVX.BRVNSVICENS.ET LVNEBVRG
FEIN SILB
2/3
C.E.S.
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 Europe. The Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, where the coin was minted, was a small state in what is now northern Germany, and it was struggling to maintain its independence in the face of pressure from larger neighboring powers. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political conditions of the time.
