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4 Pfennigs - Ernest III
1620 year| Copper | 1.45 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ernest (Ernst) (1601-1622) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄63) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value 'IIII' in ornamented square.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pfennigs - Ernest III 1620 coin from County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of dissolving, leading to a period of political instability and economic upheaval. Despite these challenges, the production of coins like this one continued, serving as a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of the time.
