6 Pfennigs 1636 front 6 Pfennigs 1636 back
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6 Pfennigs

1636 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
City of Herford (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1636
Value
6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄48)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#279948
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

VI in center of legend

Lettering:
VI
ANNO 1636

Interesting fact

The 6 Pfennigs 1636 coin from the City of Herford (German States) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and the limited number of coins minted. It was issued during the Thirty Years' War, a devastating conflict that lasted from 1618 to 1648, and its minting was a sign of the city's resilience and determination to maintain its economic stability despite the ongoing war. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms and the year 1636, and it is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.