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1 Pfenning - George I
| Copper | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George I (Georg I) (1698-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1725-1726 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#67784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I*
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MVNTZ
1725
*
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variant from 1725:
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfenning coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover, minted during the reign of George I (1725-1726), features an error in the inscription on the obverse side. The Latin inscription "GROSS BRITANNIARUM REX" (King of Great Britain) was mistakenly engraved as "GROSS BRITANNIARVM REX" (King of the Britons), which is a reference to an ancient Celtic tribe that lived in the region now known as Great Britain. This error was likely caused by a misreading of the Latin text by the engraver, and it has become a sought-after feature among collectors of rare coins.
