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1 Pfennig
Silver | - | 12 mm |
Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
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Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1789-1797 |
Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄480) |
Currency | Konventionsthaler (1754-1807) |
Composition | Silver |
Diameter | 12 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#47174 |
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Rarity index | 90% |
Comment
+Ref, +explanation of ₰Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Nuremberg was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. In fact, the coin was worth more than its face value, which was 1/120th of a gold gulden. This made it a popular coin among collectors and traders, and it was often used as a form of currency in international trade.