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4 Mariengroschen - Justus Hermann
1624 year| Silver | 2.59 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Justus Herman (Jobst Hermann) (1622-1635) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | 4 Mariengroschen (⅑) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.59 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LANDT. M(V)(U)NTZ. V. FEIN. SIL.
IIII / MARI / GRO
Comment
Weinm.347 Anm., Lange 960aInteresting fact
The 4 Mariengroschen coin from County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the region and led to a shortage of coinage. As a result, many German states, including Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg, began minting their own coins to address the issue. The 4 Mariengroschen coin was one of the coins minted during this time, and it features an image of Justus Hermann, the Count of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg, on one side and the coat of arms of the county on the other. Despite its relatively small denomination, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. Today, the 4 Mariengroschen coin is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
