4 Pfenning - George III 1792-1794 front 4 Pfenning - George III 1792-1794 back
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4 Pfenning - George III

 
Copper 12.8 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States)
Duke
George III (Georg III) (1760-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1792-1794
Value
4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Weight
12.8 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#28652
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Value above date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
4
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
1794

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 4 Pfenning coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Copper weighing 12.8g was minted during the reign of George III (1792-1794) and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the German States on the other. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.