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4 Mariengroschen - Ernest August
| Silver | 2.2 g | 22.77 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1679-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1681-1686 |
| Value | 4 Mariengroschen (⅑) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 22.77 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Leaping horse above date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLA BONA QUÆ HONESTA
HB
·1681·
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 1681 until his death in 1686. 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 system, and it remained in circulation for many years, becoming a popular and trusted form of currency in the region.
