© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
4 Pfennigs - Charles I
| Billon | 1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1757 |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (Vierling) (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#310214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FURSTL.BRAUNS.LUNEB.LANDMUNZ
IIII
PFEN
1749
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pfennigs coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1748 to 1757. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and many German states, including Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, began to issue their own coins. The 4 Pfennigs coin was one of the first coins minted by Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the principality. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political changes that were taking place in Europe during the 18th century.
