1 Pfennig - George IV 1818 front 1 Pfennig - George IV 1818 back
1 Pfennig - George IV 1818 photo

1 Pfennig - George IV

1818 year
Copper - 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brunswick (German States)
Regent
George IV (1815-1823)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1818
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1815-1856)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#85137
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

5-line inscription with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MÜNZE
1818

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from Duchy of Brunswick (German States) was minted during the reign of George IV, who was the Duke of Brunswick from 1814 to 1830. The coin features an image of George IV on one side and the coat of arms of Brunswick on the other. It's interesting to note that the coin was minted during a time of political and economic change in Germany, as the country was undergoing a period of revolution and political upheaval. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the German states.