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1 Pfennig City ND
| Billon | 0.15 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | City of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1675-1700 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Thaler (1627-1766) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.15 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#360382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Blank.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the City of Chur (Grisons) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the 17th and 18th centuries, as it allowed for the production of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure copper. The use of Billon in coinage also made it possible to produce coins with a higher silver content than would have been possible with pure silver, which was a more valuable and sought-after metal at the time.
