1 Pfennig - George Frederick Henry 1816-1817 front 1 Pfennig - George Frederick Henry 1816-1817 back
1 Pfennig - George Frederick Henry 1816-1817 photo

1 Pfennig - George Frederick Henry

 
Copper 1.1 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States)
Prince
George II (Georg II) (1813-1845)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1816-1817
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1712-1848)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#95741
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Four-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmaster's initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*I*
PFENNIG
18 17
W

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from the Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont, minted between 1816 and 1817, features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the initials "GFH" (George Frederick Henry) on either side, signifying the reign of the prince who commissioned the coin.