


4 Pfennigs - George Louis
Silver | - | 15 mm |
Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#263500 |
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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.