2 Pfennigs - Jobst Edmund of Brabeck 1696 front 2 Pfennigs - Jobst Edmund of Brabeck 1696 back
2 Pfennigs - Jobst Edmund of Brabeck 1696 photo
© Alexandr Prokofyev

2 Pfennigs - Jobst Edmund of Brabeck

1696 year
Silver 0.51 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States)
Prince-bishop
Justus Edmond of Brabeck (Jobst Edmund von Brabeck) (1688-1702)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1696
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄144)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.51 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#175119
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

3-line inscription with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
II
PFEN·
1696
·

Edge

Plain

Comment

The side alignment of the coin on photo is about 90° to the left: ↑ ← .

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Jobst Edmund of Brabeck 1696 coin from the Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it weighed 0.51 grams. This makes it a unique and rare coin, especially considering its age and historical significance.