4 Pfennig - Frederik V of Denmark
| Issuer | Oldenburg, County of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1762-1763 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1773) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 0.65 g |
| Diameter | 15.2 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#124 |
| Obverse description | The Crowned monogram of Frederik V of Denmark, inscription seperated to the sides and inscription below. |
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| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | 15 FR 5 Th a.d.m.f. |
| Reverse description | 5-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering |
*IIII* PFEN: O·L·M 1762 I·H·M (Translation: I·H·M stands for the mintmaster Johan Henrik Madelung) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1762 IHM - Rev PFEN: - 629 000 1762 IHM - Rev. PFEN; Mintage included above - 1763 IHM - - 16 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 2225996230 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: Issued during Frederik V’s reign (1746-1766), this 4 Pfennig coin from 1762-1763 reflects Denmark's suzerainty over the County of Oldenburg. Frederik V, an absolute monarch, extended Danish influence over his German territories. The coin’s production