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© Teutoburger Münzauktion
4½ Pfennig
1680 year| Silver | 0.84 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1680 |
| Value | 4½ Pfennig (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#146442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
2-line inscription, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STADGELDT.
4 1/2 / PFEN
Interesting fact
The 4½ Pfennig coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued by the City of Brunswick, which was a significant trading center and a member of the Hanseatic League, a powerful mercantile and cultural organization that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region. The coin's silver content and its unusual denomination (4½ Pfennig) reflect the economic and monetary systems of the time, which were characterized by a complex system of currency exchange and trade. Despite its small denomination, the coin was an important part of everyday commerce in the region and played a significant role in the local economy.
