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1½ Pfennig - John Adolph
1685 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Bentheim-Tecklenburg-Rheda (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John Adolphus (Johann Adolf) (1674-1704) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1685 |
| Value | 1½ Pfennig (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler (1606-1806) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#157106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value between two palm branches.
Script: Latin
Comment
Mintmaster GTP - Georg Thomas PauerInteresting fact
The 1½ Pfennig coin from County of Bentheim-Tecklenburg-Rheda (German States) made of Copper is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1685, during the reign of John Adolph, Count of Bentheim-Tecklenburg-Rheda, who was known for his efforts to modernize the economy and infrastructure of his territories. The use of copper for the coin was likely a deliberate choice to make the currency more accessible and affordable for the general population, as copper was a more abundant and less expensive metal than other options like silver or gold. This coin is a tangible reminder of the economic and political developments taking place in Germany during the 17th century.
