© Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
12 Pfennigs
| Copper | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Westphalia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1619-1620 |
| Value | 12 Pfennig |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#379847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
XII inside square
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Date under the ornamented square, when present.Interesting fact
The 12 Pfennigs coin from the Duchy of Westphalia was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a profound impact on the German States, including the Duchy of Westphalia. Despite the challenges of this period, the coinage of the Duchy remained consistent, with the 12 Pfennigs coin being one of the most widely used denominations. It's fascinating to think that this coin was used by people living in a time of such upheaval and change, and that it played a small but important role in their daily lives.