1 Pfennig (Gold pattern strike) 1772 front 1 Pfennig (Gold pattern strike) 1772 back
1 Pfennig (Gold pattern strike) 1772 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Pfennig Gold pattern strike

1772 year
Gold (.986) 0.43 g -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Type
Pattern
Year
1772
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄480)
Currency
Konventionsthaler (1754-1807)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
0.43 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#313061
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed imperial eagle.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pfennig (Gold pattern strike) 1772 from Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Joseph II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features a stylized image of the Nuremberg coat of arms, was meant to symbolize the city's wealth and prosperity. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. Today, the Pattern 1 Pfennig is a highly sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.