© Leitwolf 2018
© Leitwolf 2018
4 Pfenning - Adolph of Dalberg
| Silver | 0.44 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Fulda (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-abbot | Adolphus of Dalberg (Adolf von Dalberg) (1726-1737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1726-1729 |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.44 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date within branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IIII
PFEN
NING
1728
• D •
Translation: D = Johann Nikolaus Dittmar
Engraver: Johann Nikolaus Dittmar
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Pfenning - Adolph of Dalberg 1726-1729 from Abbey of Fulda (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.44 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Adolph of Dalberg, who was the Prince-Abbot of Fulda from 1726 to 1729. During this period, the Abbey of Fulda was an independent state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coin was used as a means of exchange within the abbey's territories. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely accepted as a medium of exchange. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political conditions of the time.
