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2 Pfennigs
1768 year| Copper | 6.05 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Erfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Mainz Archbishopric › Emmerick Joseph of Breidbach of Bürresheim (Emmerich Joseph von Breidbach zu Bürresheim) (1763-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1768 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.05 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#347137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Five-line inscription with denomination, Scheide Munz, and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✥ II ✥
PFENNIG
SCHEIDE
MUNZ
1768
Comment
This type is listed under Mainz in KM and under Erfurt in Schön DM and Gräßler.
Interesting fact
The 2 Pfennigs 1768 coin from the City of Erfurt (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. During his reign, Prussia became a major military and economic power in Europe, and the 2 Pfennigs coin was an important part of the country's currency system. The fact that it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that it was intended for everyday use by ordinary people, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy. Overall, this coin provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and social history of 18th-century Europe.
