© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
4 Mariengroschen - Ernest August I
1669 year| Silver | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Ernest Augustus of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Ernst August von Brunswick-Lüneburg) (1662-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1669 |
| Value | 4 Mariengroschen (⅑) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#237378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3-line inscription, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VON FEINEM SILBER.
IIII / MARIE / GROS
Interesting fact
The 4 Mariengroschen coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück, issued in 1669 during the reign of Ernest August I, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material for coinage at the time. Additionally, the coin features an intricate design, including an image of the bishop's crown and a shield with the coat of arms of the bishopric, which reflects the importance of the church and the local ruling family in the region.
