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2019-05-19
Brandenburg-Preußen. Friedrich Wilhelm IV. 1840-1861. Cu 2 Pfennig 1853 A. Jaeger 43, AKS 91. Polierte Platte, kleine Flecken
Origin of name for Pfennig monetary unit
The name "Pfennig" for the monetary unit has its origins in Germanic languages, particularly Old High German. The word "Pfennig" (plural: Pfennige) translates to "penny" in English.The Pfennig was originally a small silver coin used in the Holy Roman Empire and other German-speaking regions during the Middle Ages. It was often subdivided into ...