© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
5 Pfennige - Maximilian II Emanuel
| Silver | 0.7 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Maximilian II Emanuel (1679-1726) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1683-1684 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#324961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date divided by value in first line, mintmaster’s initials in last line
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16V83
PF. EN
=ING
C Z
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennige coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it was minted during the reign of Maximilian II Emanuel, who was a member of the Wittelsbach dynasty and ruled Bavaria from 1679 to 1726. During his reign, he sought to centralize power and modernize the state, which led to the introduction of a new coinage system in 1683, of which the 5 Pfennige coin was a part. This coin was made of silver and weighed 0.7 grams, and it featured an image of the Elector's crowned shield on one side and the value on the other. Despite its small denomination, the 5 Pfennige coin was an important part of the economy of Bavaria at the time and is now a sought-after collector's item for numismatists.
