2½ Pfennig - Charles William Ferdinand 1792 front 2½ Pfennig - Charles William Ferdinand 1792 back
2½ Pfennig - Charles William Ferdinand 1792 photo
© M. Sander

2½ Pfennig - Charles William Ferdinand

1792 year
Copper 5.7 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1792
Value
2½ Pfennigs (1⁄115)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.7 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#162569
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Inscription en 5-lignes avec dénomination et date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+ 2 1/2 +
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MVNZE

Interesting fact

The 2½ Pfennig coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) made of Copper and weighing 5.7g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Europe, specifically during the French Revolution and the subsequent Napoleonic Wars. This coin was issued by Charles William Ferdinand, the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, who ruled the principality from 1780 until his death in 1806. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coinage of the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel remained consistent, with the 2½ Pfennig coin being one of the most widely used denominations. Today, this coin is a valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the history of Europe during a time of great upheaval.