Katalog
| Emitent | Corvey, Abbey of |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1547-1554 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Hodnota | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Měna | Thaler |
| Složení | Billon (.404 silver) |
| Hmotnost | 1.98 g |
| Průměr | 24 mm |
| Tloušťka | 0.55 mm |
| Tvar | Round |
| Technika | |
| Orientace | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | MB#31, Ilisch/Schwede#20 C/a, Weing Corvey#57 |
| Popis líce | Shield of Corvey arms in circle, date at end of legend. |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | Latin |
| Opis líce | MON(ETA). NOVA. (CIVI.) HOXE(R)(IE). |
| Popis rubu | Madonna and Child, flames around, in circle. |
| Písmo rubu | Latin |
| Opis rubu | GAV(D). DEI. G(E) - NI. MARI(A). |
| Hrana | Smooth |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
1547 - - 1549 - - 1550 - - 1550 - (15)50 - 1551 - - 1551 - (15)51 - 1552 - 155Z - 1553 - - 1554 - - 1554 - (15)54 - |
| ID Numisquare | 6203338410 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: Kaspar I of Hörsel, Prince-Abbot of Corvey (1547-1554), governed this imperial abbey during the tumultuous mid-16th century. This era saw the Protestant Reformation's advance and shifting political allegiances within the Holy Roman Empire. Corvey, a significant spiritual and territorial power, faced increasing secularization pressures. Issuing this Mariengroschen affirmed Corvey's sovereign minting rights, a crucial symbol of its imperial immediacy and economic autonomy in a challenging landscape.
Artistry: The artistry of this Mariengroschen embodies the regional German Renaissance style, blending late Gothic elements typical of ecclesiastical mints. While the engraver is unrecorded, the obverse features the Virgin Mary (Marienbild), often enthroned or holding the Christ Child, symbolizing its namesake. The reverse typically displays the complex armorial bearings of the Abbey of Corvey alongside Prince-Abbot Kaspar I’s personal arms, encircled by identifying legends. These designs, though simplified for billon, conveyed spiritual and temporal authority.
Technical/Grading: This billon (0.404 silver) Mariengroschen, at 1.98 grams and 24 mm, presents typical period characteristics. High-points for wear include the Virgin's face and drapery, the Christ Child's features, and intricate heraldic details. Due to billon composition and striking methods, examples frequently show uneven strikes, planchet irregularities, and areas of weakness, especially in legends and along the rim. Fully struck, sharp examples across all design elements are highly prized.