8 Pfennig - Louis
| Emittente | Leiningen-Westerburg, County of |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1610-1611 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 8 Pfennigs (8 Pfennige) (1⁄36) |
| Valuta | Thaler |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | |
| Diametro | |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Joseph Lei#32c |
| Descrizione del dritto | 3 shielded arms, crown above. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | 3-line central inscription with denomination and date. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
1610 - - 1611 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2394652240 |
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Historical Context: The 8 Pfennig coin, issued by Louis of Leiningen-Westerburg from 1610-1611, hails from a critical juncture in the Holy Roman Empire. This period, immediately preceding the Thirty Years' War, was fraught with escalating religious tensions and political fragmentation. As Count, Louis navigated this volatile environment, employing coinage like this 8 Pfennig piece for local commerce and as a tangible assertion of his sovereign authority within his county. This denomination reflects local economic needs amidst broader imperial instability.
Artistry: The design