2 Pfennigs 1820 - George IV | Coinantiquariat
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Art. number: 172
Specifications
| Composition | Copper |
| Issuing state | Duchy of Brunswick |
| Year | 1820 AD |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Coin |
| Edge | Plain |
| Numistmatic mint source | Braunschweig, Germany |
Description
1820 2 Pfennigs copper coin issued under George IV, minted in Braunschweig. The obverse features a rearing horse facing left, surrounded by the legend: GEORG. IV.D.G.R.TUT.N.CAROLID.BR.ET L.. The reverse displays a five-line inscription including denomination, type, year, and mintmaster’s initials:
*II*
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MÜNZE
*1820*
C.v.C.
The initials C.v.C. refer to Cramer von Clausbruch, mintmaster in Braunschweig between 1820 and 1850. The coin is holed, a common practice for preservation or practical use during circulation. A historical example of German minor coinage from the early 19th century.
Tag: 2 Pfennigs 1820, George IV, Braunschweig mint, C.v.C., Cramer von Clausbruch, German copper coin, rearing horse coin, Pfennig Scheidemünze, numismatic collectible, Coinantiquariat
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