© Gunner White
© Gunner White
1½ Pfennig - Charles I
| Copper | 3.84 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1747-1767 |
| Value | 1½ Pfennig (1⁄216) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.84 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1½ // PFENNING // SCHEIDE // MUNTZ. // 1747
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1½ Pfennig coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was a member of the House of Welf, a powerful noble family that ruled the principality from 1318 to 1807. During Charles' reign, the principality experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, which led to the minting of new coins, including the 1½ Pfennig coin. The coin's design, which features an image of Charles I on one side and the coat of arms of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel on the other, reflects the principality's growing prosperity and influence during this time.
