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1 Pfennig
| Copper | 1.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1759-1780 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#97975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ I ✿
PFENNING
STADT MYNZ
1762
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the Free City of Augsburg was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Joseph II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features a stylized image of the Augsburg city coat of arms, which includes a lion and a cross, symbolizing the city's connection to the Holy Roman Empire and its Christian heritage. Despite its small denomination, the 1 Pfennig coin played an important role in the local economy of Augsburg and surrounding regions, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
