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1 Pfenning - George IV
| Copper | 1.99 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | George IV (1815-1823) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1820 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1815-1856) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.99 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#67595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination, Legend & Date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I* PFENNING SCHEIDE MÜNZE
1817
Edge
Plain
Comment
Frederick William, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German: Friedrich Wilhelm; 9 October 1771 – 16 June 1815) was a German prince and Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Oels. Nicknamed "The Black Duke", he was a military officer who led the Black Brunswickers against French domination in Germany. He briefly ruled the state of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1806 to 1807 and again from 1813 to 1815.Interesting fact
The 1 Pfenning coin from the Duchy of Brunswick, which was minted between 1816 and 1820, features an image of George IV, who was the Duke of Brunswick at the time. What's interesting is that George IV was also the King of Hanover, which was a separate state within the German Confederation. This means that the coin was minted during a time when there was a personal union between the Duchy of Brunswick and the Kingdom of Hanover, with George IV serving as the ruler of both states.
