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4 Pfenning - George III
| Copper | 13.4 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George III (Georg III) (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1796 |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.4 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Name and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
4
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
1796
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pfenning coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of George III, who was the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820. During this time, the German states were experiencing significant economic growth and political upheaval, including the rise of the Napoleonic Empire and the subsequent Congress of Vienna, which reshaped the political landscape of Europe. Despite these challenges, the 4 Pfenning coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region.
