2 Pfennigs - Charles I 1736-1776 front 2 Pfennigs - Charles I 1736-1776 back
2 Pfennigs - Charles I 1736-1776 photo
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2 Pfennigs - Charles I

 
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1736-1776
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄144)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#312646
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value, date.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Charles I 1736-1776 coin from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1735 until his death in 1776. During his reign, Charles I implemented a number of economic and political reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The 2 Pfennigs coin was a part of this new coinage system and was widely used in everyday transactions. Despite its small denomination, the coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the history of European coinage and the economic changes that took place during this time period.