© Barlasov
© Barlasov
2 Pfennigs - George III
| Copper | 5.88 g | 25.45 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George III (Georg III) (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1807 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.88 g |
| Diameter | 25.45 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#29090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Name and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
II
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
1794
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variant of 1801Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - George III 1794-1807 coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of George III, who was the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820. During this time, the German states were undergoing significant political and economic reforms, including the introduction of new currency systems and trade policies. The 2 Pfennigs coin was likely used in everyday transactions and would have been an important part of the local economy.
