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2 Pfennigs - George William of Brandenburg
1620 year| Copper | 1.29 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | County of Ravensberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.29 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value II in ornamented square, date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 16 I.I Z0
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - George William of Brandenburg 1620 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the County of Ravensberg, which was a region in the northwestern part of Germany. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the bust of George William of Brandenburg. This feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the same denomination and era, and makes it a distinctive and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in German history and coinage.
