6 Pfennigs
1636 yearCopper | - | - |
Issuer | City of Herford (German States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#279948 |
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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.