1 Pfennig - Ernest I ND (1562-1590) front 1 Pfennig - Ernest I ND (1562-1590) back
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1 Pfennig - Ernest I ND

 
Silver 0.18 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Solms-Lich (German States)
Count
Ernest I (Ernst I) (1562-1590) Eberhard (1562-1600) Hermann Adolph (Hermann Adolf) (1562-1613)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1562-1590
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.18 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular, Shape is Round Convex)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#162932
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Blank.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from County of Solms-Lich (German States) is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. This coin was issued during the reign of Ernest I, who ruled the county from 1562 to 1590. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, reflecting the importance of coinage in the economy and trade of the time.