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6 Pfennige - Louis Rudolph
| Silver | 1.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1731-1735) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1731-1735 |
| Value | 6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Imperial orb
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 33
VI
Comment
1731Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pfennige coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during the reign of Louis Rudolph, who was a member of the House of Welf and ruled the principality from 1731 until his death in 1735. Despite his short reign, Louis Rudolph's coinage reforms had a lasting impact on the principality's economy and currency. The 6 Pfennige coin, made of silver and weighing 1.3 grams, was a significant denomination during this time and remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
