1 Pfennig - Hugh XIII

The 1 Pfennig coin from County of Montfort-Peggau (German States) made of Billon is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and many German states were struggling to rebuild their economies. The use of Billon, a copper-silver alloy, was a common practice during this time as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver or gold coins. Additionally, the coin features an image of Hugh XIII, the Count of Montfort-Peggau, who was a prominent figure in the region's history.

• early modern