1 Pfennig - Albert VIII, Günther XLII, Anthony Henry, John Günther II and Christian Günther I
| Silver | 0.32 g | - |
| Issuer | Counties of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen and Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (County of Schwarzburg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Albert VII (Albrecht VII) (1574-1605) Günther XLII (1593-1643) Anthony Henry (Anton Heinrich) (1594-1638) John Günther II (1600-1631) Christian Günther (1601-1642) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1602-1605 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.32 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154172 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Germany. The Counties of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen and Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt were part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a powerful and influential state in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. However, the Empire was facing challenges from the Protestant Reformation and the Thirty Years' War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648. Despite these challenges, the Schwarzburg dynasty, which ruled the Counties of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen and Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, managed to maintain their power and influence in the region. This coin is a testament to their resilience and adaptability during a time of great change and upheaval.
