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4 Pfennigs - George III

 
Billon (.187 silver) 1.23 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Hannover (German States)
King
George III (1814-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1816-1817
Value
4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler (1814-1866)
Composition
Billon (.187 silver)
Weight
1.23 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#67820
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

4-line inscription with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IIII
PFENN.
1817.
H.

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Pfennigs - George III 1816-1817 from Kingdom of Hannover (German States) coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. Specifically, the coin contains .187 silver, which is a relatively low percentage of silver compared to other coins of the time. Despite this, the coin still holds significant numismatic value and is highly sought after by collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1816  71000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Pfennigs - George III 1816-1817 coin.