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4 Mariengroschen - George III
| Silver | 2.23 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George III (Georg III) (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1787-1788 |
| Value | 4 Mariengroschen (⅑) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.23 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.86 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#394133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
One interesting fact about the 4 Mariengroschen coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1787-1788, just a few years before the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the European monetary system. The coin's silver content and its connection to the German States make it a unique piece of history.
