2 Pfennigs - Charles August Frederick 1751-1759 front 2 Pfennigs - Charles August Frederick 1751-1759 back
2 Pfennigs - Charles August Frederick 1751-1759 photo
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2 Pfennigs - Charles August Frederick

 
Copper 2.3 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States)
Prince
Charles August Frederick (Karl August Friedrich) (1728-1763)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1751-1759
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄240)
Currency
Thaler (1712-1848)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#326450
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value within circled border.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* II *
PFENNIGE
1754

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Charles August Frederick 1751-1759 coin from Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in the mid-18th century, a period marked by the Enlightenment and the rise of modern nation-states. This coin is a small but tangible reminder of the complex history and cultural heritage of the region during that time.