4 Pfennigs - Charles William Ferdinand
| Billon | 1.09 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1780-1804 |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (Vierling) (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.09 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
3-line central inscription with date and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IIII PFENN 1792
MVIII E.F.MARK CONV M.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, where the coin was minted, was a small state in what is now northern Germany, and it was struggling to maintain its independence in the face of pressure from larger powers. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel remained a symbol of the state's sovereignty and pride, and coins like this one were an important part of everyday life for the people who lived there.
