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4 Mariengroschen - George Louis
| Silver | 2.06 g | 21.17 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George I (Georg I) (1698-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1700-1714 |
| Value | 4 Mariengroschen (⅑) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.06 g |
| Diameter | 21.17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Leaping horse to the left in a circle. Legend around starts 7h, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: *IN RECTO DECUS* 1700
Translation: IN HONOR CORRECT
Comment
Legend varies, without Archithesorarius (e.g. 1700 and 1703), with (e.g. 1714).Georg Ludwig became in 1714 George I of Great Britain, first King of the House of Hannover.
Interesting fact
The 4 Mariengroschen coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.06g was minted during the reign of George Louis (1700-1714) and features an image of the Virgin Mary on one side, hence the name "Mariengroschen" which means "Marian groat" in German.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1714 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Mariengroschen - George Louis 1700-1714 coin.
