1 Pfenning - Adolphus Frederick I 1621-1622 front 1 Pfenning - Adolphus Frederick I 1621-1622 back
1 Pfenning - Adolphus Frederick I 1621-1622 photo

1 Pfenning - Adolphus Frederick I

 
Copper - 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States)
Duke
Adolphus Frederick I (Adolf Friedrich I) (1592-1628, 1631-1658)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1621-1622
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄576)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#98359
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

4-line inscription with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
. I .
PFEN
NING
1621

Comment

Reference: Kunzel 217

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfenning coin from the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is that it features an image of Adolphus Frederick I, who was the reigning duke at the time the coin was minted in 1621-1622. This coin was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage during that era.