© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Brodtpfennig Gold pattern strike ND
| Gold (.986) | 3.45 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1739-1740 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#313172 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
2-line inscription with engraved date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRODT
PENNING
1740
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Brodtpfennig from the City of Cologne is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the late 1730s, a period marked by the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the decline of feudalism and the rise of modern nation-states. The Brodtpfennig was a new denomination introduced by the City of Cologne during this time, and its design and production reflect the changing economic and political landscape of the region.
