6 Mariengroschen - Ernest August II of York 1721-1722 front 6 Mariengroschen - Ernest August II of York 1721-1722 back
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6 Mariengroschen - Ernest August II of York

 
Silver - 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States)
Bishop
Ernest Augustus of York and Albany (Ernst August von York und Albany) (1715-1728)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1721-1722
Value
6 Mariengroschen (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#238851
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

3-line inscription with mintmaster's initials below, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FVRSTL. OSNABR. LAND. MVNTZ.
VI / MARIEN / GROS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Mariengroschen coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1721-1722, a period when many European countries were transitioning from a feudal system to a more modern, capitalist economy. This change is reflected in the coin's design, which features an image of Ernest August II of York, a prominent figure in the German States, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Osnabrück on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to the growing importance of trade and commerce in the region during this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1721 JJJ 166712 - - - - - -

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