1 Pfennig
1624 year| Silver | 0.23 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | City of Weissenburg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.23 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#132687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank.
Comment
One-sided piece.Very rare: R3
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig 1624 coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). This conflict had a profound impact on the coinage of the time, as many mints were forced to produce emergency issues to help finance the war efforts. The 1 Pfennig 1624 coin is an example of one such emergency issue, as it was minted in the city of Weissenburg, which was then under French occupation. Despite its small denomination, the coin is made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. Its mintage was likely intended to help fund the military campaigns of the French army, and its survival today is a testament to the enduring legacy of this tumultuous period in European history.