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1 Pfennig
| Silver | 0.24 g | 12.2 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1754-1790 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Konventionsthaler (1754-1807) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.24 g |
| Diameter | 12.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47183 |
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| Rarity index | 77% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.24g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Francis I (1745-1765) and his son Joseph II (1765-1790), who implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the Holy Roman Empire. These reforms included the creation of a standardized system of coinage, which led to the production of coins like the 1 Pfennig piece. Despite the changes, the coin still features the traditional image of the Nuremberg eagle on one side and the imperial orb and crown on the other, highlighting the city's loyalty to the Empire.
