1 Pfennig
| Copper | 1.50 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1766 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.50 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#97976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* I *
PFEN
NING.
.1764.
* * *
Edge
Plain
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 rich history and cultural heritage. Despite its small denomination, the coin was an important part of everyday commerce in the region and remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
