1 Pfennig 1798-1804 front 1 Pfennig 1798-1804 back
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1 Pfennig

 
Billon 0.25 g 11.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort (Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort, German States)
Prince
Dominique Constantin (1789-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1798-1804
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄480)
Currency
Thaler (1611-1803)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.25 g
Diameter
11.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#185611
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Variants exist with round or pointed shield

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Principality of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The late 18th and early 19th centuries saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the Napoleonic Wars, which had a significant impact on the German states and their economies. Despite these challenges, the Principality of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort was able to maintain its independence and issue its own coins, such as this 1 Pfennig billon coin, which was used for everyday transactions.