4 Mariengroschen - George Louis 1706-1708 front 4 Mariengroschen - George Louis 1706-1708 back
4 Mariengroschen - George Louis 1706-1708 photo
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4 Mariengroschen - George Louis

 
Silver 2.2 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States)
Duke
George I (Georg I) (1698-1727)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1706-1708
Value
4 Mariengroschen (⅑)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.2 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#53001
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

St. Andrew standing above date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: .S.ANDREAS.REVIVISCENS.1707

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 4 Mariengroschen coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.2g was minted during the reign of George Louis (1706-1708). It's interesting to note that George Louis was the first British monarch to issue coins with his name and title in German, reflecting the complex political landscape of Europe during that time.