12 Pfennigs - Ernest August II of York 1721 front 12 Pfennigs - Ernest August II of York 1721 back
12 Pfennigs - Ernest August II of York 1721 photo
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12 Pfennigs - Ernest August II of York

1721 year
Silver - 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States)
Bishop
Ernest Augustus of York and Albany (Ernst August von York und Albany) (1715-1728)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1721
Value
12 Pfennigs (12 Pfennige) (1⁄21)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#238856
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

4-line inscription with date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FVRSTL: OSNABR. LAND. (-) MVNTZ.
XII / PFEN / NI(N)G / (date)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 12 Pfennigs coin featuring Ernest August II of York is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the German States. The coin was minted in 1721, just a few years after the end of the Great Northern War, which had devastated much of Northern Europe, including the German States. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin was made of silver, indicating the value and wealth of the region. Additionally, the coin features an image of Ernest August II, who was a prominent leader in the German States during this time, further highlighting the historical significance of the coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1721 iii 235228 - - - - - -

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