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© Hess Divo
1 Pfennig
| Billon (.250 silver) | 0.340 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1510-1517 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄252) |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1526) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 0.340 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#132124 |
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| Rarity index | 95% |
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Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg (German States) made of Billon (.250 silver) weighing 0.340g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Maximilian I (1493-1519), who was instrumental in establishing the Holy Roman Empire and its currency system. The coin's design features the Imperial Eagle on one side and the Nuremberg coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the city's status as a free imperial city within the empire. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region.