1 Pfennig - Henry I 1678-1680 front 1 Pfennig - Henry I 1678-1680 back
1 Pfennig - Henry I 1678-1680 photo
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1 Pfennig - Henry I

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Reuss-Obergreiz (Reuss-Greiz, German States)
Count
Henry I (Heinrich I) (1629-1681)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1678-1680
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1660-1778)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#150515
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb with denomination seperating the date.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from County of Reuss-Obergreiz is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. This coin was issued during the reign of Henry I, who ruled the County of Reuss-Obergreiz from 1678 to 1680. The use of silver in the coin's minting process was a symbol of the county's wealth and power.