© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Pfennig - Ferdinand I Breslau
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Silesia |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1545-1561 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Large 'S' divides date
Script: Latin
Lettering: 15 S 48
Comment
Ref. F/S#19, 21, 23-24, MLH, 27; S-32.Later coins have another crown.
MB# is attributed to German states.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Ferdinand I (Breslau) 1545-1561 coin from the Royal Mint of Silesia is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. This coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the region of Silesia, which is now part of modern-day Poland. The use of silver in the coin's minting process signifies the importance and value placed on this coin during its time.
