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24 Mariengroschen - Christopher of Bellinghausen
1684 year| Silver | - | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corvey (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Christopher of Bellinghausen (Christoph von Bellinghausen) (1678-1696) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1684 |
| Value | 24 Mariengroschen = 1 Gulden (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-line inscription, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANDORE. ET. AMORE.
XXIIII / MARIEN / GROS(C)(G) / (H)EN.
Interesting fact
The 24 Mariengroschen coin featuring Christopher of Bellinghausen, minted in 1684 at the Abbey of Corvey in the German States, is notable for its unique design. The coin's reverse side features an image of the abbey's church, which was an unusual departure from the typical designs found on coins of that era. This coin is a rare example of a coin that combines religious and secular themes, reflecting the complex political and religious landscape of 17th-century Germany.
