© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
1 Pfenning - August William
| Copper | 2.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1725-1731 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#91440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I*
PFENNIG
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
·1727.
Edge
Plain
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 2.9 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of the local economy and was used for everyday transactions in the principality.
