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1 Pfenning - August William
| Copper | - | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1724-1730 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
I PFENNING SCHEIDE MUNZE 1730
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 PFENNING
SCHEIDE MUNTZ
1730
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfenning coin from Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was minted during the reign of Duke August William, who was known for his extensive coin collection. In fact, he was so passionate about coins that he even had a special cabinet built to store his collection, which included over 10,000 coins from all over Europe! (Source: "Coin Cabinet of Duke August William of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel" by R. G. H. S. King, The British Museum Quarterly, Vol. 26, No. 3/4, 1962, pp. 121-136).
