12 Pfennigs - George William 1620-1621 front 12 Pfennigs - George William 1620-1621 back
12 Pfennigs - George William 1620-1621 photo
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12 Pfennigs - George William

 
Copper 4.406 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Ravensberg (German States)
Count
George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1620-1621
Value
12 Pfennigs (12 Pfennige) (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.406 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#158928
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

XII with date above in ornamented circle.

Script: Latin

Comment

Minted in Bielefeld.

Interesting fact

The 12 Pfennigs coin from the County of Ravensberg (German States) made of Copper and weighing 4.406g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of George William (1620-1621), who was the last Catholic bishop of the diocese of Paderborn and the first Protestant administrator of the diocese. This coin, therefore, represents a significant moment in the history of religion and politics in the region.