6 Mariengroschen - Ernest August 1693-1698 front 6 Mariengroschen - Ernest August 1693-1698 back
6 Mariengroschen - Ernest August 1693-1698 photo
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6 Mariengroschen - Ernest August

 
Silver 3.3 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States)
Prince
Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1679-1698)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1693-1698
Value
6 Mariengroschen (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#348772
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VI
MARIEN
GROSCH

SOLA BONA QUAE HONESTA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Mariengroschen 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 by Ernest August, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg from 1693 to 1698. During his reign, he 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 6 Mariengroschen coin was a key part of this new system, and it remained in circulation for many years, becoming a popular and trusted form of currency among merchants and traders.