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6 Pfennigs - Charles I
| Billon | 1.2 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1775 |
| Value | 6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#68978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
3- Line Inscription with legend Around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*VI*
PFENN
*1772*
*
DCLXXII.E.F.MARCH.CONVENT.M.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pfennigs coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was a member of the House of Welf, a powerful noble family that ruled the principality. During his reign, Charles I implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the local economy and promote trade. The 6 Pfennigs coin was a key part of this system, and it remained in circulation for many years, serving as a symbol of the principality's economic growth and prosperity.
