1 Pfenning - August William 1714-1729 front 1 Pfenning - August William 1714-1729 back
1 Pfenning - August William 1714-1729 photo
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1 Pfenning - August William

 
Copper 2.4 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1714-1729
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.4 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#75481
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

5-line inscription with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*I*
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
1725

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfenning coin from Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was minted during the reign of Duke August William, who was a member of the House of Welf, a powerful noble family in Germany. The coin features an image of the duke on one side and the coat of arms of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel on the other. The coin was made of copper and weighed 2.4 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in the German States and is still sought after by collectors today.