4 Mariengroschen - Simon August 1766 front 4 Mariengroschen - Simon August 1766 back
4 Mariengroschen - Simon August 1766 photo
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4 Mariengroschen - Simon August

1766 year
Billon 3.78 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Lippe-Detmold (Lippe, German States)
Count
Simon August (1734-1782)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1766
Value
4 Mariengroschen (⅑)
Currency
Thaler (1413-1788)
Composition
Billon
Weight
3.78 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#276136
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
4
MARIEN
GROSCH
B S
AD NORMAM CONVENTIONIS 1766

Interesting fact

The 4 Mariengroschen coin from the County of Lippe-Detmold, minted in 1766 during the reign of Simon August, features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Lippe region.