© M. Sander
© M. Sander
1½ Pfennig - George II William
| Copper | 4.2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1665-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1691-1699 |
| Value | 1½ Pfennig (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#162568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 1 1/2*
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
Interesting fact
The 1½ Pfennig coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1691, just a few years after the end of the Thirty Years' War, which had devastated much of Germany and disrupted its economy. The coin was part of a broader effort to standardize currency and facilitate trade across the German states. Despite its small denomination, the 1½ Pfennig coin played an important role in everyday transactions and was widely used by merchants, traders, and ordinary people.
