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1 Pfennig - Louis Rudolph
| Copper | 2.3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1731-1735) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1733-1735 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#190281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
1734
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was minted during the reign of Louis Rudolph, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1733 to 1735. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which were designed to promote trade and commerce in the region. The coin's design features the coat of arms of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel on one side and the value of the coin, "1 Pfennig," on the other. Despite its small denomination, this coin is a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of 18th-century Germany.
