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12 Pfennigs - Ernest III ND
1621 year| Silver | 1.74 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ernest (Ernst) (1601-1622) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 12 Pfennigs (12 Pfennige) (1⁄21) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: F. LANDT. MVN(T). ZV. IZ.
Comment
Weinm. 300Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Pfennigs - Ernest III ND (1621) coin from County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage of this time period reflects the economic and political shifts that were taking place. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a common practice during this time, as it was a valuable and widely accepted metal. Additionally, the coin's design, featuring the image of Ernest III, the ruling count at the time, was a common feature of coins from this region and time period.
