1 Pfennig - Ernest August
| Copper | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1679-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1691-1692 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#98042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with date and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* I *
PFENNIG
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
1692
*
Comment
Welter# 2056Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg, minted during the reign of Ernest August (1691-1692), features an image of a horse on its reverse side. This design was chosen to symbolize the region's agricultural wealth and its reputation for breeding fine horses. The coin's design also includes the coat of arms of the House of Hanover, which ruled the region at the time.