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1 Pfennig - Arnold of Waldois
| Copper | - | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corvey (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Arnold IV of Waldois (Arnold IV von Waldois) (1638-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1642 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#349127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value I in circle, date divided above
Script: Latin
Lettering: S(ANCTUS). VIT(V)(U)S 16 41
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the Abbey of Corvey, minted between 1641 and 1642, features an image of Arnold of Waldois, the abbot of the monastery at the time. The coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins in the German States during that period. What's interesting is that the coin's design includes a unique feature - a small cross symbol located above the abbot's head. This cross is believed to have been added to the coin's design to signify the abbot's role as a spiritual leader and to represent the monastery's connection to the Catholic Church.
