24 Mariengroschen - Ernest August 1693-1698 front 24 Mariengroschen - Ernest August 1693-1698 back
24 Mariengroschen - Ernest August 1693-1698 photo
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24 Mariengroschen - Ernest August

 
Silver 13 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States)
Prince
Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1679-1698)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1693-1698
Value
24 Mariengroschen (⅔)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
13 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#184954
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Four line central inscription above three stars with denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
.XXIIII.
MARIEN
GROSCH
V. FEIN. SILB:
***

SOLA BONA QUAE HONESTA

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 24 Mariengroschen coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Ernest August, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1693 to 1698. During his reign, he implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the local economy and increase trade. The 24 Mariengroschen coin was a key part of this new system, and it remained in circulation for many years, becoming a popular and trusted form of currency in the region.