Coin struck at the Brunswick mint in 1809, during the reign of Jérôme Bonaparte, King of Westphalia and brother of Napoleon I.
Westphalia was a Napoleonic client kingdom established in 1807, and its coinage reflects the era’s typical style, combining heraldic elements with a clear, bold denomination. Issued in relatively small quantities, these coins are today a fascinating relic of French dominance in Germany.
