1 Pfennig - George II Gold pattern strike

Pattern strikes in gold for base-denomination pfennig coinage are almost never sanctioned for circulation purposes — this piece exists as a presentation or trial piece, almost certainly produced for court use or as a gift to a notable collector. George II acceded to the British throne in 1727, one year after this piece was struck, making 1726 a politically charged moment in Hanover as the court positioned itself for the transition.

The Calenberg line of Brunswick-Lüneburg had long used pattern coinage as diplomatic currency. A gold pfennig serves no monetary logic whatsoever.