5 Pfennigs - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich
1692 year| Silver | 0.88 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704) Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1692 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#204197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: V PFEN 1692
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1692 coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique combination of two portraits on its obverse side. The coin depicts both Rudolph August, the ruling Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, and his brother Anthony Ulrich, who was the Bishop of Halberstadt. This double portrait design was a rare occurrence in coinage during that time period, making the coin a distinctive and valuable collector's item.
