1 Pfenning - Paul Alexander Leopold II 1847 front 1 Pfenning - Paul Alexander Leopold II 1847 back
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1 Pfenning - Paul Alexander Leopold II

1847 year
Copper - 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Lippe (Lippe, German States)
Prince
Leopold II (1802-1851)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1847
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄360)
Currency
Thaler (1838-1873)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#32319
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Denomination, date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
1 PFENNING
1847
A

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfenning coin from the Principality of Lippe, featuring Paul Alexander Leopold II, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in the German states. The coin was minted in 1847, just a few years before the Lippe region became part of the newly formed German Empire in 1871. This coin is a piece of history that represents the transition from a collection of independent German states to a unified German nation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1847 A 972000 - - - - - -

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