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1 Pfenning - George II Gold pattern strike
1732 year| Gold | 3.45 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George II (Georg II) (1727-1760) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1732 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#155147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
1732
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pfenning - George II (Gold pattern strike) 1732 from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Gold weighing 3.45g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1732, just a few years before the outbreak of the War of the Austrian Succession, which would have a profound impact on the political landscape of Europe. Despite this, the coin still maintains its value and historical significance, making it a highly sought-after collector's item for numismatists today.
