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1 Pfening - Maria Theresia Vienna
| Copper | 1.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1750 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value in lettres, date and mint mark in 4 lines within a baroque frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN
PFENING
1749
W
Translation: One Pfennig
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfening coin from the Austrian Empire, minted between 1748 and 1750, features an image of Empress Maria Theresia on one side and the imperial eagle on the other. It was made of copper and weighed 1.9 grams. Interestingly, this coin was used as a means of payment in many parts of Europe during that time, reflecting the powerful economic influence of the Austrian Empire.
