1 Pfennig - Ferdinand II Graz
1597 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Styria (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ferdinand (1590-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1597 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#140847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Smooth (one-sided)
Comment
Ref uncertain. Other types exist with the date on top or with 3 digits. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Ferdinand II (Graz) 1597 coin from the Duchy of Styria (Austrian States) made of Billon is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "F" on the reverse side, which represents the name of the ruler, Ferdinand II. This design element was a distinctive feature of the coins minted during Ferdinand's reign and can be used to easily identify coins from this period.