4 Mariengroschen - Ferdinand Albert II 1735 front 4 Mariengroschen - Ferdinand Albert II 1735 back
4 Mariengroschen - Ferdinand Albert II 1735 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

4 Mariengroschen - Ferdinand Albert II

1735 year
Silver 2 g 21.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Ferdinand Albert II (Ferdinand Albrecht II) (1735)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1735
Value
4 Mariengroschen (⅑)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2 g
Diameter
21.3 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#309441
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Horse leaping left, 4 M.G. divides date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FAVORE ALTISSIMI
FEIN SILB:
17 35
4
MG

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 in 1735, just a few years before the Seven Years' War, which had a profound impact on the economy and political landscape of Europe. Despite these challenges, the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was able to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, such as the 4 Mariengroschen, which was an important symbol of the region's economic and political sovereignty.