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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 | 1816-1818 |
| 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#74426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with date and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*1*
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MV̈NZE
1816
Edge
Plain
Comment
1816Reverse
Die A - decorations consist of four acanthus leaves joined together with central dot, E in MV̈NZE close to Z.
Die B - decorations consist of four separated acanthus leaves without dot in the middle, E in MV̈NZE far from Z.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfenning coin from the Duchy of Brunswick (German States) made of Copper and weighing 1.99g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of George IV (1816-1818) and features an image of the duke on one side and the coat of arms of Brunswick on the other. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States during that time and is now considered a rare collector's item.