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1 Pfennig - Ferdinand I Linz
| Billon | 0.4 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1522-1556 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Uniface coin, blank.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Minted in Linz (Oberösterreich).Schulten divides this coin in 2, #4162 from 1522 to 1530 as Erzherzog, and #4167 from 1531 to 1539 as King of Hungary and Bohemia, but mentions no difference between the coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Ferdinand I (Linz) 1522-1556 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 was a common practice during the time period, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than those made of pure copper or silver. Despite being made of a less valuable metal, the coin still held significant value and was widely used in trade and commerce during its time.
