1 Pfennig - Charles 1724-1726 front 1 Pfennig - Charles 1724-1726 back
1 Pfennig - Charles 1724-1726 photo
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1 Pfennig - Charles

 
Copper - 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
Charles I (Karl I) (1670-1730)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1724-1726
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#87301
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

I / SCHMALK / PFENNIG / 1726

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I
SCHMALK
PFENNIG
1726

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from Hesse-Cassel was minted during the reign of Charles, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel from 1724 to 1726. The coin was made of copper and had a diameter of 19mm. It featured an image of Charles on one side and the Hesse-Cassel coat of arms on the other. The coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the region and was valued at 1/120th of a silver thaler.