Duchy of Brunswick Coin List
The Duchy of Brunswick was an important historical state in the Lower Saxony region of Germany that existed from the 13th century until the early 20th century. During its existence, the duchy minted a variety of coins reflecting its rich history and political evolution.
History and Development of the Duchy of Brunswick
The Duchy of Brunswick emerged from the division of the former Duchy of Saxony in 1235. Over the centuries, the territory experienced numerous divisions and reunifications between different branches of the House of Welf. In 1814, following the Congress of Vienna, the Duchy of Brunswick was established as a sovereign state within the German Confederation. This period marked an era of relative stability and economic development for the duchy, which was reflected in its monetary system. Coinage in Brunswick was mainly minted at the Brunswick Mint, one of the oldest mints in Germany, which operated from the 16th century until 1860.
Coins of the Duchy of Brunswick
The coins of the Duchy of Brunswick are a fascinating reflection of its history. During the medieval and early modern period, the duchy minted silver thalers, which were coins of large size and high value. These pieces often featured portraits of the reigning dukes and elaborate coats of arms. In the 19th century, following German monetary unification, Brunswick adopted the Taler and then the Mark system. Coins of this period included denominations such as the Pfennig, the Groschen and the Taler, and frequently featured the Saxon horse, the duchy's heraldic symbol. The quality and design of these coins were remarkable, reflecting Brunswick's economic and cultural importance in the region. Coin production in the duchy ceased in 1918, when Brunswick became part of the Free State of Brunswick within the Weimar Republic.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Duchy of Brunswick coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coins of Germany-States according to historical period
For ease of organization, the coins have been arranged according to their historical period, both current and old Germany-States coins are classified by their numismatic historical categories according to their issues.
Hamburg 1675-1872 Duchy of Brunswick Berg Prussia Nassau Aachen Anhalt-Bernburg Westfalia Dortmund Wismar Hannover Saxony-Meiningen Würzburg Baden Frankfurt Hessen-Darmstadt Frankfurt/Main Hesse-Kassel Wurttemberg Hesse Bavaria Otto Koenig Von Bayern Cologne Brunswick-Luneburg Henneberg-Ilmenau Hesse-Homburg Hohenzollern-Hechingen Hollenzollern-Sigmaringen Saxony Schleswig-Holstein Grand Duke of Oldenburg 1829-1918 Schwarzburg-RudolstadtCoin Catalog
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfennig (George IV)
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfennig (George IV)
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfennig (George IV)
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfennig (George IV)
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfennig (George IV)
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfennig (George IV)
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfennig (George IV)
Alemania-Estados | 2 pfennig (George IV)
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfennig (George IV)
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfennig (Charles II)
Alemania-Estados | 2 pfennig (George IV)
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfennig (William)
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfennig (William)
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