24 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August 1677-1685 front 24 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August 1677-1685 back
24 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August 1677-1685 photo
© Teutoburger Münzauktion

24 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August

 
Silver 14.8 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1677-1685
Value
24 Mariengroschen (⅔)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.8 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#300440
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

4-line inner inscription above three 6-petalled flowers, legend with date surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REMIGIO ALTISSIMI
.24.
MARIEN
GROSCH
V.FEIN SILB.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 24 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Rudolph August, who ruled the principality from 1677 to 1685. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was undergoing significant reforms, and the coinage system was being standardized across the German states. The 24 Mariengroschen coin was one of the first standardized coins to be issued in the region, and it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during this time of transition.