© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Pfennig
| Copper | 0.54 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | City of Prenzlau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1622 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.54 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#397917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
PFEN
16ZZ
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the City of Prenzlau (German States) made of Copper weighing 0.54 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 coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for currency to fund military efforts and support the economy during this tumultuous period. Despite its small denomination, the coin has become a valuable collector's item for numismatists today, offering a glimpse into the complex history of early 17th-century Europe.