© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
4 Pfennigs - Charles I
1762 year| Billon | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1762 |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (Vierling) (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#112705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
3-line central inscription with denomination and date. Legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NACH DEM LEP LIGER FUS
IIII
PFEN
1762
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pfennigs - Charles I 1762 coin from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the German States during that time period, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower intrinsic value than pure silver or gold coins, while still maintaining a level of durability and resistance to wear and tear.
