1 Pfennig - Philip Louis II 1609-1610 front 1 Pfennig - Philip Louis II 1609-1610 back
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1 Pfennig - Philip Louis II

 
Silver 0.19 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States)
Count
Philip Louis II (1580-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1609-1610
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄384)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.19 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#198750
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from County of Hanau-Münzenberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The County of Hanau-Münzenberg was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the minting of this coin coincided with the beginning of the Thirty Years' War, which had a profound impact on the region's economy and political landscape. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, providing a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the time.