© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
3 Mariengroschen - Ernest August II of York
| Silver | 3.12 g | 23 mm |
| 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 | 1720-1724 |
| Value | 3 Mariengroschen (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.12 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#238850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date over mintmaster's initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FVRSTL. OSNABR. LAND. MVNTZ.
III / MARIEN / GROS: / (date)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 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 3 Mariengroschen coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency throughout the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1721 JJJ | 115712 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1724 JJJ | 182688 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Mariengroschen - Ernest August II of York 1720-1724 coin.
