1 Pfennig - George Louis 1698-1712 front 1 Pfennig - George Louis 1698-1712 back
1 Pfennig - George Louis 1698-1712 photo
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1 Pfennig - George Louis

 
Silver 0.33 g -
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States)
Duke
George I (Georg I) (1698-1727)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1698-1712
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.33 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#307248
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.33 g was minted during the reign of George Louis (1698-1712) and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the region on the other. Despite being a small denomination, this coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.