1 Pfenning - George Louis
| Copper | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George I (Georg I) (1698-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1699-1709 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#134738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value with text including date in four lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
(Fleur) I (fleur)
PFENNING
SCHEIDT
MUNTZ
1709
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfenning coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover, made of copper, features an image of George Louis, the ruling Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1699 to 1709. What's interesting is that this coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin's design, which includes the Duke's image and the coat of arms of Brunswick-Lüneburg, reflects the shift towards more centralized governance and the growing influence of the Enlightenment in Europe during the early 18th century.
