4 Pfennigs - George Louis 1699-1715 front 4 Pfennigs - George Louis 1699-1715 back
4 Pfennigs - George Louis 1699-1715 photo

4 Pfennigs - George Louis

 
Silver - 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States)
Duke
George I (Georg I) (1698-1727)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1699-1715
Value
4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#263500
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Value, date in inner circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: *C.F.BR.LUN.LAND MUNTZ

Interesting fact

The 4 Pfennigs coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover, made of silver, features an image of George Louis, who was the ruling Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1699 to 1715. What's interesting is that George Louis was only 18 years old when he took the throne, making him one of the youngest rulers in German history. Despite his young age, he was known for his wise leadership and his efforts to modernize the state's economy and military.