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1 Pfennig - Frederick Günther
1825 year| Copper | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Günther (Friedrich Günther) (1814-1867) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1825 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1710-1868) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#95217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with date and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering: I // PFENNIG // 1825
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Frederick Günther, the ruling prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of the principality on the other. The coin was minted in 1825 and was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, what makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The German states were in the process of adopting a new currency, the Vereinsthaler, which would replace the various local currencies that were in use at the time. This coin, therefore, represents a transitional period in German history, as it was minted during the shift from the old system to the new one. Overall, this coin is not only a piece of numismatic history but also a reminder of the economic and political changes that took place in Germany during the early 19th century.
