© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
½ Pfennig ND
| Billon | 0.3 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | City of Fribourg |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1501-1529 |
| Value | ½ Pfennig = 1 Maille (1⁄448) |
| Currency | Écu (1475-1529) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross within circle.
Lettering: + S · NICOLAVS
Comment
Actual years of mintage are unknown. The date range listed below is best guess.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Pfennig ND (1501-1529) coin from the City of Fribourg is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during the medieval period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, such as copper, tin, or lead, and was used to create a coin that was less expensive to produce than a pure silver coin. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the ½ Pfennig coin still held significant value as a means of exchange during its time in circulation.
