1 Pfennig - George II Henry 1821 front 1 Pfennig - George II Henry 1821 back
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1 Pfennig - George II Henry

1821 year
Copper 1.7 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States)
Prince
George II (Georg II) (1813-1845)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1821
Value
1 Pfennig = 1⁄288 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1712-1848)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#162554
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

4-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* I *
PFENNIG
1821.
F. W.

Comment

Variants exist:
large / small coat of arms

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from the Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont, minted in 1821 during the reign of George II Henry, features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the Waldeck-Pyrmont coat of arms, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was a common motif in coins of the German States during that time period, symbolizing the unity and strength of the region.