1 Pfennig - Ferdinand III St Veit
| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1654 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#189275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Uniface coin, blank.
Comment
1631 and 1636 are mentionned in Krause but absent from Herinek.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Ferdinand III (St Veit) 1637-1654 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice during that time period, as it allowed for the creation of coins with a lower intrinsic value than pure silver or gold coins, but still maintained a level of durability and resistance to wear and tear. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to produce coins in large quantities, as it was less expensive than using pure precious metals.