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1 Pfenning - George II
| Copper | 4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George II (Georg II) (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1759 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Name and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I*
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MVNTZ
1755
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfenning coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of George II, who ruled the Electorate of Hanover and was also the King of Great Britain. This period saw the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the development of new technologies and industries. The coin's design, which features an image of George II on one side and the coat of arms of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover on the other, reflects the political and economic changes that were taking place at the time.
