6 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August 1668-1678 front 6 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August 1668-1678 back
6 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August 1668-1678 photo

6 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August

 
Silver 3.8 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1668-1678
Value
6 Mariengroschen (⅙)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.8 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#122593
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Central inscription with denomination in 3 lines, date at end of surrounding legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IV
MARIE:
GROS:
REMIGIO ALTISSIMI. 1668

Comment

Version without the denomation:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of Rudolph August, the ruler of the principality, on one side, and the coat of arms of the principality on the other. This coin was minted during Rudolph August's reign from 1668 to 1678 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. Despite its age, some of these coins are still in circulation among collectors today, making them a valuable piece of history.