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1 Pfenning - Charles William Ferdinand
| Copper | 2.16 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1780-1806 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.16 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#8803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MV̈NZE
1805
Comment
The Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German: Fürstentum Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel) was a subdivision of the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg, whose history was characterised by numerous divisions and reunifications. Various dynastic lines of the House of Welf ruled Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel until the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire in 1806. As a result of the Congress of Vienna, its successor state, the Duchy of Brunswick, was created in 1815.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfenning coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles William Ferdinand, who was a member of the House of Welf, a powerful noble family that ruled the principality. During his reign, Charles William Ferdinand implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the economy and government of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, which helped to increase trade and commerce in the region. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 2.16 grams, making it a tangible representation of the economic and political changes that were taking place during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| 1803 MC | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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