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6 Mariengroschen - Anthony Ulrich
| Silver | 3.5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1705-1711 |
| Value | 6 Mariengroschen (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#301998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value in 4 Lines, Lettering around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LABORE ET CONSTANTIA 1705
VI / MARIEN / GROSCH / ***
Interesting fact
The 6 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel features an image of Anthony Ulrich, the ruling duke at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of the principality on the other. The coin was minted between 1705 and 1711 and was made of silver, weighing 3.5 grams. Despite its relatively small size, the coin was an important part of the local economy and was used for everyday transactions. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of the German states.
