5 Pfennigs - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1692 front 5 Pfennigs - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1692 back
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5 Pfennigs - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich

1692 year
Silver 0.7 g 19 mm
Description
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
0.7 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#301530
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

4-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
V
PFEN
1692
HCH

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's design includes a double portrait of Rudolph August, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, and his brother Anthony Ulrich, who was the Bishop of Halberstadt. This dual portrait design was a rare feature in coins of that time period, making it a distinctive and interesting aspect of this particular coin.