1 Pfennig - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1645-1653 front 1 Pfennig - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1645-1653 back
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1 Pfennig - Ferdinand III Graz

 
Billon 0.21 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand III (1637-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1645-1653
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄240)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.21 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#94225
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Uniface coin, blank.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1645-1653 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, typically copper, silver, and tin. This coin, in particular, weighs 0.21 grams and has a diameter of 17 millimeters. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is still considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists today.