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6 Mariengroschen - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich
| Silver | 3.45 g | 25.0 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704) Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1686-1700 |
| Value | 6 Mariengroschen (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.83 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#69090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with the denomination , date at the end of the surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✤ REMIGIO ALTISSIMI UNI. 1689
✤ VI ✤
MARIE:
GROS:
✿✱✿
Translation: After the will of the highest
Edge
Plain
Comment
Legend on the Revers always ends with "BR & LU" for the years 1686-1691 and 1698-1700.For 1692-1697 it always ends with "BR & L"
No difference in scarity.
Here an example for 1692:
Obv.: ✱ D. G: RUD: AUG: & ANTH: VLR: DD: BR: & L
Alignment: variable, closer to ↑↓, but at 4 o'clock.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Mariengroschen coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique combination of co-rulers on its obverse side. The coin bears the portraits of Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich, who ruled the principality together from 1686 to 1700. This joint rule was a rare occurrence in the history of the German States, and it adds a fascinating element to the coin's design and historical significance.
