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24 Mariengroschen - Ernest August II of York

 
Silver - 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States)
Bishop
Ernest Augustus of York and Albany (Ernst August von York und Albany) (1715-1728)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1721-1724
Value
24 Mariengroschen (⅔)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#238863
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

4-line inscription with date, mintmaster's initials below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DUX. BRUNSWICENSIS. ET. LUNEBURGENSIS.
XXIIII / MARIEN: / GROSCH: / (date)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 24 Mariengroschen coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Ernest August II of York, who was the Duke of York and Albany and the Bishop of Osnabrück. This was a time of great upheaval in the German States, as the Holy Roman Empire was dissolving and the individual states were struggling to maintain their independence and power. Despite these challenges, the 24 Mariengroschen coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1721  106479 - - - - - -
1724  60000 - - - - - -

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