1 Pfennig - Charles II Francis of Austria Klagenfurt
| Silver | 0.32 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Carinthia (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles II Francis of Austria (Karl II Franz von Innerösterreich) (1564-1590) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1565-1594 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.32 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#191088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Smooth (uniface)
Comment
#2 in Hahn (2010) Die (inner)österreichische Münzprägung unter Erzherzog Karl (II.), Money Trend 09.2010Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin featuring Charles II Francis of Austria (Klagenfurt) is that it was minted during a time of great religious tension in the region. Charles II Francis was a devout Catholic and his reign saw the Counter-Reformation movement gain momentum in the Duchy of Carinthia, which led to the suppression of Protestantism in the region. Despite this, the coin still features the image of the Holy Roman Emperor, highlighting the complex political and religious landscape of the time.