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Mariengroschen Ernest August
| Silver | 0.6 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1679-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1682-1688 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
MARIE
GROS
SOLA BONA QUÆ HONESTA 1686
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mariengroschen Ernest August 1682-1688 coin is that it features an image of Saint Mary, the patron saint of the city of Hanover, on its obverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Ernest Augustus, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and later became the Elector of Hanover. The coin's design was meant to commemorate the saint's importance to the city and to promote the duke's devotion to Catholicism.
