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12 Pfennigs
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Hamm (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1609-1618 |
| Value | 12 Pfennigs (12 Pfennige) (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Date below value
Script: Latin
Lettering: X II
Interesting fact
The 12 Pfennigs coin from the City of Hamm was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Matthias, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1612 to 1619. During his reign, there was a significant increase in trade and commerce, which led to the need for more coins to be minted to facilitate economic transactions. The 12 Pfennigs coin was one of the coins that were minted during this time to meet this demand. It's also worth noting that the coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time. Copper was a relatively inexpensive metal, which made it accessible to the general population for use in everyday transactions. Despite its relatively low value, the 12 Pfennigs coin from the City of Hamm is still a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
