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6 Pfennigs
1762 year| Copper | 4 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wismar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Swedish occupation (1648-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1762 |
| Value | 6 Pfennigs (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#406775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA NOVA WISMARIENSIS
Translation: New coinage of Wismar.
Interesting fact
The 6 Pfennigs 1762 coin from the City of Wismar (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time when the city was experiencing significant economic growth and trade, particularly in the Baltic Sea region. As a result, the coin was likely used extensively in local commerce and could have been handled by merchants, traders, and other individuals involved in the bustling trade industry of the time.
