© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
6 Mariengroschen - Charles William Ferdinand
| Silver | 3.2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1785-1788 |
| Value | 6 Mariengroschen (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#312395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wildman
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D . G . DVX BRVNSVIC . ET . LVNEBVRG .
6
C.E.S.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles William Ferdinand, who was a member of the House of Welf, a powerful noble family that ruled several German states. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency in the region, as the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved in 1806 and the German states were becoming more independent. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also significant, as it reflected the value placed on this precious metal at the time and the desire to create a currency that was both durable and valuable.
