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2 Pfennig - Henry XI

Issuer Reuss-Greiz
Year 1760-1761
Type Standard circulation coin
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Obverse description Rampant lion to left, standing on its hind legs atop an ornate scrolled cartouche or bracket, displayed in the field without a surrounding legend. The lion is rendered in bold relief with fine detailing of the mane, claws, and curling tail. The coin's border features a milled or beaded edge visible around the periphery.
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Reverse description Denomination and issuing authority inscribed in five lines across the field: 'II' at top, followed by 'PFENNIG', 'G·R·P·', 'GREIZER', 'L·M·', and the date '1760' at the base. The lettering is bold and evenly spaced in a plain typographic style typical of small German states' copper coinage of the mid-18th century. No decorative border elements are present beyond the smooth coin edge.
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Reverse lettering II PFENNIG G·R·P· GREIZER L·M· 1760
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