1 Pfennig - Louis I 1830-1835 front 1 Pfennig - Louis I 1830-1835 back
1 Pfennig - Louis I 1830-1835 photo
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1 Pfennig - Louis I

 
Copper 1.19 g 16.90 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Louis I (Ludwig I) (1825-1848)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1830-1835
Value
1 Pfennig (1 Pfenning) (1⁄576)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1806-1837)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.19 g
Diameter
16.90 mm
Thickness
0.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#34320
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

Value, date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
PFENNING
1834

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) made of Copper and weighing 1.19g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of King Louis I, who was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Bavarian economy. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that were designed to promote trade and commerce within the kingdom. Despite being a small denomination coin, it is a valuable piece of history that reflects the economic and political developments of the time.