© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Pfennig
1573 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1573 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#422914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig 1573 coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and copper, and it was used to create coins that had a silver-like appearance but were less expensive to produce than solid silver coins. The use of Billon in the production of coins was a common practice in many European countries during the 16th century, and it allowed for the creation of coins that were both affordable and aesthetically pleasing.
