6 Pfennigs - Louis Frederick II 1800-1804 front 6 Pfennigs - Louis Frederick II 1800-1804 back
6 Pfennigs - Louis Frederick II 1800-1804 photo
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6 Pfennigs - Louis Frederick II

 
Billon (.250 silver) 1.33 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, German States)
Prince
Louis Frederick II (1793-1807)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1800-1804
Value
6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler (1710-1868)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Weight
1.33 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#118081
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

2-line inscription with date and denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 6 Pf. // 1800

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Pfennigs coin from the Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis Frederick II, who ruled the principality from 1800 to 1804. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and the German states were in the process of reorganizing their currencies. The 6 Pfennigs coin was one of the first coins to be minted in the new currency system, and it features a unique blend of silver and copper, known as Billon, which was commonly used in coinage during this time. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a valuable piece of history and a testament to the economic and political changes that were taking place in Europe during the early 19th century.