6 Pfennigs 1609 front 6 Pfennigs 1609 back
6 Pfennigs 1609 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

6 Pfennigs

1609 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
City of Beckum (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1609
Value
6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige)
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#279091
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value VI in ornamented square

Script: Latin

Lettering: VI

Interesting fact

The 6 Pfennigs 1609 coin from the City of Beckum (German States) made of Copper is interesting because it was issued during a time when the German States were still using a variety of different currencies, and this coin was one of the first standardized coins issued in the region. This coin was also unique because it was made of copper, which was a less valuable metal than the silver and gold coins that were also in circulation at the time. Despite its relatively low value, the 6 Pfennigs coin was widely used and remained in circulation for many years, making it a valuable piece of numismatic history.