½ Pfennig ND
| Billon | 0.25 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 | 0.25 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Blank.
Comment
HMZ 2-251d: "F B" upside right (pictured above).HMZ 2-251e: "F B" upside down.
Actual years of mintage are unknown. The date range listed below is best guess.
Interesting fact
The ½ Pfennig coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for small denomination coinage as trade and commerce increased during the Renaissance period. Despite its small denomination, the ½ Pfennig coin was made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy that was commonly used for coins during this time period. This suggests that the City of Fribourg placed a high value on the coin's durability and quality, even for a coin of such low value.
