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4 Mariengroschen - Charles William Ferdinand
| Silver | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1781-1784 |
| Value | 4 Mariengroschen (⅑) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horse leaping to the left, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEIN - SILB
4MG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 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 Charles William Ferdinand, who was a member of the House of Welf and ruled the principality from 1781 until his death in 1784. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was facing significant challenges, including the rise of nationalism and the decline of the traditional feudal system. Despite these challenges, the 4 Mariengroschen coin remained a widely used and highly valued form of currency throughout the German States.
