1 Pfennig - Ernest August 1845-1851 front 1 Pfennig - Ernest August 1845-1851 back
1 Pfennig - Ernest August 1845-1851 photo
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1 Pfennig - Ernest August

 
Copper 2.3 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Hannover (German States)
King
Ernest Augustus I (Ernst August I) (1837-1851)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1845-1851
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1814-1866)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1.28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#22467
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Three-line inscription followed by mintmark

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
PFENNIG
1849
B

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Kingdom of Hannover is that it features an image of King Ernest Augustus, who was the last king of the House of Hanover and ruled from 1845 until his death in 1851. Despite his short reign, he played a significant role in the history of Germany and Europe during a time of great political upheaval.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1845 B - - - - - -
1849 B - - - - - -
1850 B - - - - - -
1851 B - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfennig - Ernest August 1845-1851 coin.