2 Pfennige - Ernest August 1845-1851 front 2 Pfennige - Ernest August 1845-1851 back
2 Pfennige - Ernest August 1845-1851 photo
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2 Pfennige - Ernest August

 
Copper 4.6 g 23.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Hannover (German States)
King
Ernest Augustus I (Ernst August I) (1837-1851)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1845-1851
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄144)
Currency
Thaler (1814-1866)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.6 g
Diameter
23.2 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#19537
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

Value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
PFENNIGE
1851
B

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Pfennige coin from the Kingdom of Hannover, minted during the reign of Ernest August (1845-1851), features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a horse on the reverse side. This horse design was a symbol of the House of Hanover, a royal dynasty that ruled the kingdom at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1845 B - - - - - -
1847 B - - - - - -
1848 A - - - - - -
1849 B - - - - - -
1850 B - - - - - -
1851 B - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennige - Ernest August 1845-1851 coin.