1 Pfenning - Adolphus Frederick I

Issuer Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (Mecklenburg-Schwerin, German States)
Year 1621-1622
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Pfennig (1⁄576)
Currency
Composition Copper
Weight
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#40
Obverse description Arms within beaded circle, legend surrounding.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering A : F : H : Z : MECKL :
(Translation: Adoph Friedrich Herzog zu Mecklenburg)
Reverse description 4-line inscription with denomination and date.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering . I . PFEN NING 1621
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1621 - -
1621 - 16Z1 -
1622 - (1)622 -
Numisquare ID 3260722090
Comments Van Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.
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