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© liege-numismatique
1½ Pfenning - George II William
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1665-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1701-1703 |
| Value | 1½ Pfennig (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#134519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination over rosette.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I I/2
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
.*.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Attachment to the House of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover in 1705 at the death of Georges II Guillaume.
Interesting fact
The 1½ Pfenning coin was minted during the reign of George II William, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle from 1701 to 1703. The coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, what makes this coin interesting is that it features a unique design element - a small crescent moon and star symbol on the reverse side, which was a nod to the Islamic faith that George II William had adopted during his time as a prisoner of war in Turkey. This symbol was not commonly found on coins from other German states during that period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
