© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
4 Pfenning - Ernest August II of York
1718 year| Billon | - | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Ernest Augustus of York and Albany (Ernst August von York und Albany) (1715-1728) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1718 |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄63) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#238848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-line inscription above mintmaster's initials.
Lettering:
FVRST. OSNABR. LAND. MVNTZ.
IIII / PFEN / NING / (date)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pfenning coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1718, just a few years after the end of the Great Northern War, which had a profound impact on the German states and the rest of Europe. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for currency in the region, as trade and commerce began to recover from the devastation of the war. Additionally, the use of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this time period, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver or gold coins.
