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4 Mariengroshen - Ernest August
| Silver | 2.92 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1679-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1692-1696 |
| Value | 4 Mariengroschen (⅑) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value in three lines with engravers initials below, surrounded by inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VON FEINEM SILBER
*IIII*
MARIEN
GROS:
·H·B·
Engraver: Heinrich Bonhorst
Comment
Minted in ClausthalInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Mariengroshen coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Ernest August, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1692 until his death in 1696. During his reign, Ernest August implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the local economy and increase trade in the region. The 4 Mariengroshen coin was a part of this new coinage system and was widely used throughout the region during this time.
