4 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1687-1697 front 4 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1687-1697 back
4 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1687-1697 photo
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung

4 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich

 
Silver 2.15 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704) Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1687-1697
Value
4 Mariengroschen (⅑)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.15 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#231719
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

3-line central inscription wth denomination, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REMIGIO ALTISSIMI UNI
IIII MARIEN GROSCH ***

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique combination of two portraits on its obverse side - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich. This double portrait was a deliberate design choice, as both rulers were jointly reigning over the principality at the time of the coin's minting. This distinctive feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the time and adds to its historical and numismatic significance.