© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
6 Pfennigs
1624 year| Copper | 0.87 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Haltern (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | 6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄48) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value VI in ornamented rectangle.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 6 Pfennigs 1624 coin from the City of Haltern (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and many German states were struggling to rebuild their economies. The City of Haltern, in particular, was an important trading center and minting coins was a way for the city to promote trade and commerce. The fact that this coin was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that the city was trying to produce a coin that was accessible to a wide range of people, rather than just the wealthy elite. Additionally, the fact that it weighs 0.87g suggests that it was designed to be easily carried and used in everyday transactions. Overall, this coin provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and social history of 17th century Europe.
