4 Mariengroschen - Ernest August
| Silver | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1679-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1693-1697 |
| Value | 4 Mariengroschen (⅑) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#258146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value in 3 lines, date in Legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: *SOLA BONA QUÆ HONESTA.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Mariengroschen coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued by Ernest August, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg from 1693 to 1697. During his reign, he implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the local economy and increase trade. The 4 Mariengroschen coin was a key part of this new system, and it remained in circulation for many years, becoming a popular and trusted form of currency in the region.
