1 Pfennig - Charles II Francis of Austria 1588 front 1 Pfennig - Charles II Francis of Austria 1588 back
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1 Pfennig - Charles II Francis of Austria

1588 year
Silver 0.40 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Styria (Austrian States)
Duke
Charles II Francis (1564-1590)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1588
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄240)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.40 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#124377
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Smooth (uniface)

Comment

Non documented in Hahn (2010) Die (inner)österreichische Münzprägung unter Erzherzog Karl (II.), Money Trend 09.2010

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Duchy of Styria is that it features an image of Charles II Francis of Austria, who was the ruler of the Austrian States at the time. This coin was minted in 1588, making it over 400 years old. Despite its age, the coin is still in circulation and is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.