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6 Mariengroschen - Charles I
| Issuer | Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Principality of |
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| Year | 1735-1780 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The denomination is displayed in five lines across the central field, reading 'VI / MARIEN / GROSCH. / FEIN SIL.B. / I.B.H.', indicating the value, denomination name, fineness guarantee, and mintmaster's initials. The numeral VI appears prominently at the top, flanked by two small rosette ornaments. The surrounding circular legend, separated from the central field by an inner border, reads 'D.G. CAROLVS DVX BRUNSVIC & LVNEB' with the date 1749, identifying the issuing duke by name and title. The coin is struck with a plain inner circle and an outer dentilated border. |
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| Obverse lettering | D G CAROLVS DVX BRUNSVIC & LVNEB 1749 VI / MARIEN / GROSCH / FEIN SILB / I.B.H. |
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Charles I ruled Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1735 until his death in 1780, a reign of 45 years that coincided with the broader consolidation of smaller German principalities into more coherent administrative units under Habsburg pressure and the shadow of Prussian expansion. The Mariengroschen — literally "Mary's groschen" — was a denomination rooted in Lower Saxon monetary tradition dating back to the 14th century, named for the Virgin Mary imagery that once dominated the type.
Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel maintained its own mint throughout Charles's reign despite the economic logic increasingly favoring monetary union with neighboring states. The 6 Mariengroschen piece occupied an awkward middle denomination in daily commerce, too large for small transactions and too small for significant ones.