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1 Groat "Mariagroschen"

Features

Issuer City of Nijmegen (Dutch States)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1544-1546
Value ½ Stuiver (1⁄40)
Currency Silver Gulden (1506-1795)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.1 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
480912
References vdCh 3# 5.45
Pieter Otto van der Chijs; 1853. De Munten der voormalige heeren en steden, van de vroegste tijden tot aan de Pacificatie van Gend / Part 3: De Munten der voormalige heeren en steden van Gelderland. De Erven F. Bohn, Haarlem, Netherlands.

Obverse

Two-headed eagle facing, in beaded inner circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: INSIGNIA ⸰ VRB ⸰ IMPERIA ⸰ NOVI

Unabridged legend: Insignia urbis imperialis Novimagensis

Translation: Insignia of the imperial city of Nijmegen.

Reverse

Mary, crowned, nimbate stanind and surrounded by tongues of flame, holding Christ child.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S ⸰ MARIA ⸰ ORA PRO ⸰ NOBIS ⸰

Translation: Saint Mary, pray for us.

Mint

Nijmegen, Netherlands (575-1704)

Comments

Attributed as “c. 1545.”

 

Varieties exist.

Mary holding scepter (vdChijs 3, 5.47):

© Heritage Auctions Europe

 

 


Coat of arms of Nijmegen (Source: Wikipedia)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC References
ND (1544-1546)  Photo vdCh 3# 5.45
Pieter Otto van der Chijs; 1853. De Munten der voormalige heeren en steden, van de vroegste tijden tot aan de Pacificatie van Gend / Part 3: De Munten der voormalige heeren en steden van Gelderland. De Erven F. Bohn, Haarlem, Netherlands.
without scepter
ND (1544-1546)  vdCh 3# 5.47
Pieter Otto van der Chijs; 1853. De Munten der voormalige heeren en steden, van de vroegste tijden tot aan de Pacificatie van Gend / Part 3: De Munten der voormalige heeren en steden van Gelderland. De Erven F. Bohn, Haarlem, Netherlands.
with scepter

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Groat "Mariagroschen"
Heritage Auctions Europe
Auction 84
Lot 4248
Internet Archive
11 Nov 2024 ND (1544-1546) – vdCh 3# 5.45 – without scepter VF
(Did not meet opening bid of 500 eu)
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