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24 Mariengroschen - John Frederick
| Silver | - | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1665-1679) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1672-1674 |
| Value | 24 Mariengroschen (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 24 Mariengroschen coin was minted during the reign of John Frederick, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg, and features an image of the Virgin Mary on one side and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. It was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and was used widely in coinage throughout Europe.
