© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
2 Pfennigs - Henry XI
| Copper | 2 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of Reuss-Obergreiz (Reuss-Greiz, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry XI (Heinrich XI) (1723-1768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1761 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Thaler (1660-1778) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#58999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
II
PFENNIG
GRP
GREIZER
L M
1760
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, particularly in the German States. The coin was minted in 1760-1761, during the reign of Henry XI, who was the Count of Reuss-Obergreiz. This was a time of great political and economic change, as the German States were in the process of being reorganized and centralized. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency across the German States. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that it was intended for everyday use by the common people, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
