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6 Mariengroschen
| Silver | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1667-1696 |
| Value | 6 Mariengroschen (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#20815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Face value in a closed circle
VI.MARIEN GROSCH 1668
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VI
MARIEN
GROSCH
1668
HILDESHEIMISCH STADT GELDT
Interesting fact
The 6 Mariengroschen coin from the City of Hildesheim (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time when the city was an independent prince-bishopric within the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features the image of the Virgin Mary, which was a common motif on coins during this period, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency. Additionally, the coin's minting period, 1667-1696, was a time of significant economic and political change in Europe, making it a unique piece of history.
