© A. KOIFMAN JR.
© A. KOIFMAN JR.
2 Pfennige - William IV
| Copper | 5.7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1835-1837 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler (1814-1866) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#45190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Name and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
PFENNIGE
1835
A
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennige coin from the Kingdom of Hannover is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Germany. The coin was minted between 1835 and 1837, during the reign of King William IV, who was the last king of the House of Hanover and the first king of the House of Welf. This period saw the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire and the rise of the German Confederation, a loose association of 39 German states that would eventually lead to the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership in 1871. Despite the political turmoil of the time, the 2 Pfennige coin remained a stable and widely used denomination in the German states, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce during this period of change.
