1 Pfennig

The 1 Pfennig coin from the City of Kustrin (German States) made of Copper weighing 0.28 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of being dissolved. The City of Kustrin, located in the Brandenburg region, was an important trading center and minted its own coins to facilitate commerce. This coin, in particular, was minted during the reign of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden, who was a prominent figure during this time period. Despite its small denomination, this coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of 17th-century Europe.

• early modern