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2 Pfennige - Anthony Ulrich Death
1704 year| Silver | 0.65 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1704 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.65 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Text with name and date in Roman numerals.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATUS
XVI.MAII.
M.DC.XXVII
OB:XXVI IAN
M.DCC.IV
HCH
2PF
Translation:
Born 16th May 1627
Died 26th January 1704
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Anthony Ulrich, the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, who passed away in 1704. The coin's design features an image of the duke on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the inscription "ANTHONIUS ULRICUS DUX BRVNSVICENSIS" (Anthony Ulrich, Duke of Brunswick) surrounded by a wreath. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted during its time.
