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1 Pfenning - George I
| Copper | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George I (Georg I) (1698-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1724-1726 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Value, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I*
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
1725
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfenning coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover, made of copper, features an image of George I, who was the ruling king of Great Britain and Ireland at the time. This coin was minted during a period when Hannover was under British rule, and it's interesting to note that the coin's design was influenced by British coinage of the time. The inclusion of George I's image on the coin highlights the close political ties between the two regions during this period.
