1 Pfenning - William
| Copper | 2.0 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | William VIII (1830-1884) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1831-1834 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1815-1856) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#69962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I*
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MÜNZE
C.v.C.
Translation: C. v. C. = Mintmaster August Gotthelf Wilhelm Cramer von Clausbruch (1820 - 1850)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfenning coin from the Duchy of Brunswick, which was minted between 1831 and 1834, features an image of Duke William on one side and the coat of arms of Brunswick on the other. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system that was implemented in the German States, and it was designed to replace the various local currencies that were in use at the time. This coin, and others like it, played an important role in standardizing currency across the German States and paving the way for the modern German economy.
