2 Pfennigs - Florenz of Welden
1704 year| Copper | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corvey (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Florenz of Welden (1696-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1704 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
2-line central inscription with denomination within circle, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* II *
PFEN
*
FURSTL.CORVEY.LAND.MUNTZ*
Interesting fact
The Abbey of Corvey, where this coin was minted, was a significant cultural and economic center in the German States during the early modern period. The abbey was known for its beautiful architecture, including a stunning baroque church that was completed in 1714. The abbey's mint was also renowned for producing high-quality coins, like the 2 Pfennigs - Florenz of Welden 1704, which were used throughout the region. Today, the Abbey of Corvey is a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
