24 Mariengroschen / ⅔ Thaler - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1694-1705 front 24 Mariengroschen / ⅔ Thaler - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1694-1705 back
24 Mariengroschen / ⅔ Thaler - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1694-1705 photo
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24 Mariengroschen / ⅔ Thaler - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich

 
Silver 17.37 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704) Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1694-1705
Value
24 Mariengroschen (⅔)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.37 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#39877
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Denomination in the center, legend with date around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FURSTL BRUNS LUNEB MUNTZ 1701
XXIII MARIEN GROSCH HCH

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of two portraits on its obverse side - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich, who were the ruling dukes of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel during the time the coin was minted (1694-1705). This double portrait design was a deliberate choice made by the mint masters to symbolize the unity and strength of the ruling family, and it sets this coin apart from other coins of the time.