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2 Mariengroschen - George I

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Issuer Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States)
Duke George I (Georg I) (1698-1727)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1706-1708
Value 2 Mariengroschen (1⁄18)
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Diameter 17.2 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
25249
References Welter# 2201
Gerhard Welter. Die Münzen der Welfen seit Heinrich dem Löwen. Klinkhardt & Biermann, Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany (3 volumes).
, KM# 52
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Denomination in the center, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*II*
MARIEN
GROS:
FEIN.S.
H.B
GEORG:LVD:D.G.D.BR.ET.LVN:S.R.I.EL.*

Unabridged legend: George Ludwig, Dei Gratia, Dux Brunsuicensis & Luneburgensis, Sacri Romani Imperii Archithesaurarius Elector

Translation: George Louis by the Grace of God Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Reverse

Saint Andrew carrying his cross, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S·ANDREAS·REVIVISCENS
*1708*

Mint

Clausthal, modern-day Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany

Mark

HB Heinrich Christian Bornhorst, Mint Master, Clausthal (1675-1711)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1706  HB 3%
1708  HB Photo $ 33 $ 58 95%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Mariengroschen - George I
Katz
Auction 171
Lot 1635
Internet Archive
10 Oct 2025 1708 HB XF USD 92.58
(EUR 80.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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