© JASCO
© JASCO
24 Mariengroschen - George III
| Silver | 12.87 g | 33.6 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George III (Georg III) (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1762-1784 |
| Value | 24 Mariengroschen (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.87 g |
| Diameter | 33.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#58677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Wildman with tree in right hand, 24 at right, above mark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BR.ET.LVN.DVX.S.R.I.A.TH.ET.EL.
24
I·A·P·
Unabridged legend: Brunswick et Lünenburg Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi Thesaurarius et Elector
Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 24 Mariengroschen coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, particularly in the German states. The coin was minted during the reign of George III, who was the King of Great Britain and Ireland, but also the Elector of Hanover, which was a region in what is now Germany. This coin was minted in the city of Hanover, which was an important center of trade and commerce at the time. Despite the turmoil of the period, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Hanoverian dynasty and the rich history of the German states.
