1 Pfennig ND (1555-1571) front 1 Pfennig ND (1555-1571) back
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1 Pfennig ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg (German States)
Count
Louis (1538-1574) Henry XXI (1538-1572) Albert George (Albrecht Georg) (1538-1587) Christopher I (Christoph I) (1538-1581)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1555-1571
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1470-1706)
Composition
Silver
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#309187
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from the County of Stolberg (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The County of Stolberg was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and during the 16th century, it was in the process of transitioning from a feudal society to a more modern, centralized state. The minting of this coin reflects the growing influence of the Renaissance and the rise of trade and commerce in the region. It's also a testament to the county's wealth and economic development during this time period.