2 Pfennigs - Simon August 1763 front 2 Pfennigs - Simon August 1763 back
2 Pfennigs - Simon August 1763 photo
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2 Pfennigs - Simon August

1763 year
Copper 1.7 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Lippe-Detmold (Lippe, German States)
Count
Simon August (1734-1782)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1763
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄144)
Currency
Thaler (1413-1788)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#246308
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Rose of Lippe with denomination in roman numerals within.

Script: Latin

Lettering: II

Interesting fact

The 2 Pfennigs coin from the County of Lippe-Detmold, minted in 1763 during the reign of Simon August, features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Lippe region.