12 Pfennigs
1670 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Herford (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1670 |
| Value | 12 Pfennig = 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned scepter divides date
9 lilies separated by double points surrounding between 2 circles
Script: Latin
Lettering: 16 70
Interesting fact
The 12 Pfennigs 1670 coin from the City of Herford (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time when the city was experiencing significant economic growth and cultural development. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with three roses, symbolizing the city's connection to the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading federation in Northern Europe during the Middle Ages. The coin's copper material and 2.5g weight also make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of European currency.