4 Pfennigs - Maximilian I ND (1621-1623) front 4 Pfennigs - Maximilian I ND (1621-1623) back
4 Pfennigs - Maximilian I ND (1621-1623) photo
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4 Pfennigs - Maximilian I ND

 
Silver 0.79 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bavaria (German States)
Duke
Maximilian I (1597-1623)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1621-1623
Value
4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (2⁄105)
Currency
Thaler (1505-1622)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.79 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#323302
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

2-line inscription in laurel wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• IIII •
• PFE •

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Pfennigs - Maximilian I ND (1621-1623) coin from Duchy of Bavaria (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Maximilian I, who was the Duke of Bavaria from 1597 to 1651. During his reign, Bavaria experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the coinage of the time reflects this. The 4 Pfennigs coin, made of silver and weighing 0.79 grams, would have been a common denomination for everyday transactions, and its design would have been a symbol of the duchy's prosperity and influence.