6 Pfennigs - Louis Günter II 1779-1786 front 6 Pfennigs - Louis Günter II 1779-1786 back
6 Pfennigs - Louis Günter II 1779-1786 photo
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6 Pfennigs - Louis Günter II

 
Billon 1.33 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, German States)
Prince
Louis Günther II (1767-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1779-1786
Value
6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler (1710-1868)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.33 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#48362
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Date, denomination in Roman letters inside of an imperial orb.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1786
VI

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 6 Pfennigs coin from the Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, minted during the reign of Louis Günter II (1779-1786), features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a horse on the reverse side. This horse design was a common motif in the coinage of the Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt principality during this period, symbolizing strength, courage, and loyalty.