6 Mariengroschen - Louis Rudolph 1731-1737 front 6 Mariengroschen - Louis Rudolph 1731-1737 back
6 Mariengroschen - Louis Rudolph 1731-1737 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

6 Mariengroschen - Louis Rudolph

 
Silver 3.4 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1731-1735)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1731-1737
Value
6 Mariengroschen (⅙)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#309250
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Wildman with tree in left hand, 6 at left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EX ADVERSO DECVS
6

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during the reign of Louis Rudolph, who was a member of the House of Welf and ruled the principality from 1731 until his death in 1737.