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© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
1 Pfennig - Charles William Frederick
| Billon | 0.26 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles William Frederick (Karl Wilhelm Friedrich) (1729-1757) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1753 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.26 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#231091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, such as copper or tin, and was used to create a coin that was less expensive to produce than a solid silver coin, but still had a similar appearance. The use of Billon in the production of coins was a common practice in many German states during the 18th century, and this coin is a prime example of that practice.
