24 Mariengroschen - Ernest August
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg |
|---|---|
| Year | 1693-1698 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 24 Mariengroschen (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#378 |
| Obverse description | Wild man holding tree to the left. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ERNEST: AUGUST: D: G: D: BR: ET: L: S: R: I: ELECT: E: O. |
| Reverse description | Four line central inscription above three stars with denomination. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | .XXIIII. MARIEN GROSCH V. FEIN. SILB: *** SOLA BONA QUAE HONESTA |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1693 - - 1694 - - 1695 - - 1696 - - 1697 - - 1698 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1905297200 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: The 24 Mariengroschen, issued by Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (1693-1698) under Ernest August, marks a pivotal era. As the first Elector of Hanover (formally 1692), his reign solidified the House of Welf's power within the Holy Roman Empire