1 Pfennig - Emmerich Joseph of Breidbach-Bürresheim 1768-1770 front 1 Pfennig - Emmerich Joseph of Breidbach-Bürresheim 1768-1770 back
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1 Pfennig - Emmerich Joseph of Breidbach-Bürresheim

 
Copper 2.2 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Erfurt (German States)
Prince-archbishop
Mainz Archbishopric › Emmerick Joseph of Breidbach of Bürresheim (Emmerich Joseph von Breidbach zu Bürresheim) (1763-1774)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1768-1770
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄240)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.2 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74720
Rarity index
67%

Reverse

Five-line inscription with denomination, Scheide Munz, and date.

Lettering:
✥ I ✥
PFENNIG
SCHEIDE
MUNZ
1769

Comment

This type is listed under Mainz in KM and under Erfurt in Schön DM and Gräßler.

Gräßler lists many variations of this type: Gräßler# 192-A196 (1768) and Gräßler# 208-224.3 (1769).

 

Only KM lists the 1770 date. 1770-dated coins are likely KM# 374. If you have a 1770 KM# 364 please add a mintage line image.

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from the City of Erfurt, minted between 1768 and 1770, features a unique design element - a crescent moon and stars on the reverse side, which was a rare feature on coins during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1769  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfennig - Emmerich Joseph of Breidbach-Bürresheim 1768-1770 coin.