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1 Pfennig - Frederick II
| Copper | 2.67 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Province of Schaumburg-Hessen, Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1760-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1785 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.67 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#84817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Five-line inscription with date, denomination and mintmasters initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I*
GUTER
PFENN.
1776
B.R.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Size varies: 20-20.5 mm
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel was minted during the reign of Frederick II (1772-1785) and features an image of the king on one side and the Hesse-Cassel coat of arms on the other. What's interesting is that this coin was part of a series of coins minted during Frederick II's reign that were designed to promote the idea of a unified German state. At the time, Germany was still a collection of separate states, and Frederick II was a strong advocate for unity. The coin's design, which features the king's image and the Hesse-Cassel coat of arms, was meant to symbolize the connection between the different German states and promote the idea of a unified German identity.