1 Pfennig 1596 front 1 Pfennig 1596 back
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1 Pfennig

1596 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
City of Wiedenbrück (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1596
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄480)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#155291
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value I divides date as 1 - 5/9 - 6.

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig 1596 coin from Wiedenbrück is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and the limited number of coins minted. It was issued during the reign of Count Johann III of Wied-Runkel, who ruled the County of Wied from 1581 to 1600. The coin features the coat of arms of the County of Wied on one side and the image of a lion on the other, symbolizing the power and strength of the county. Its rarity and historical importance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.