© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Pfennigs - Louis Henry Adolphus Guardian Regent for Frederick William Leopold
1785 year| Billon | 0.48 g | 13.46 mm |
| Issuer | County of Lippe-Detmold (Lippe, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Leopold I (1782-1789) |
| Regent | Louis Henry Adolf (1782-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1785 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler (1413-1788) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.48 g |
| Diameter | 13.46 mm |
| Thickness | 0.58 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value and date
Lettering:
* 2 *
PFEN
1785
D S
GR LIPP SCHEIDE M
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. The late 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the political and social landscape of the continent. The County of Lippe-Detmold, where this coin was minted, was a small state in what is now northwestern Germany, and it was caught up in the broader political and economic currents of the time. Despite these challenges, the county was able to maintain its independence and issue its own coins, such as this 2 Pfennigs piece, which is a testament to its resilience and resourcefulness.
