1 Pfennig - Ferdinand I (Graz) 1521-1552 front 1 Pfennig - Ferdinand I (Graz) 1521-1552 back
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1 Pfennig - Ferdinand I Graz

 
Billon 0.42 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand I (1519-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1521-1552
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄240)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.42 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#77740
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Smooth (uniface)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Ferdinand I (Graz) 1521-1552 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals. This coin, in particular, weighs 0.42 grams and has a diameter of 17 millimeters. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is a significant piece of history, as it was used during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the Austrian Empire and played a crucial role in shaping the country's political and economic landscape.