4 Mariengroschen - George III 1762-1786 front 4 Mariengroschen - George III 1762-1786 back
4 Mariengroschen - George III 1762-1786 photo
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4 Mariengroschen - George III

 
Silver 2.23 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States)
Duke
George III (Georg III) (1760-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1762-1786
Value
4 Mariengroschen (⅑)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.23 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
0.86 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#131130
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Wild man holding pine tree in right hand, denomintation to the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BR·ET·LVN·DVX·S·R·I·A·TH·E·T·E·L
4

Translation: Brunswick et Lunenburg Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archi Thesaurarius et Elector

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 4 Mariengroschen coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.23g was minted during the reign of George III (1762-1786) and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the region on the other. What's interesting is that this coin was part of a series of coins minted during George III's reign that were designed to standardize currency across the German states, which at the time were still separate and independent regions. This coin, in particular, was minted in large quantities and was widely used in trade and commerce, making it a significant piece of history for both numismatists and those interested in the economic and political development of Europe during that time period.