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12 Mariengroschen - John Frederick
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg |
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| Year | 1668-1673 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | The rampant horse of Brunswick, a traditional heraldic emblem of the duchy, is depicted in high relief leaping to the left within the central field, with its mane and tail rendered in fine detail. The denomination numeral '12' appears in the lower field beneath the horse. A continuous Latin legend encircles the design, separated from the inner field by a beaded border, attributing the coin to Duke John Frederick of Brunswick and Lüneburg. |
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| Obverse lettering | IOHAN.FRIED.D.G.DUX.BR.ET.LUN* 12 |
| Reverse description | The central field bears a four-line inscription stating the denomination and denomination standard in bold Roman and Arabic numerals and abbreviated Latin text, reading '*XII* / MARIEN / GROSCH / 1669'. A continuous Latin legend surrounds the field, separated by a beaded border, referencing the issuer's titles as Landgrave and specifying the silver standard, with rosette stops punctuating the legend. |
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