1 Pfennig (Klippe) ND (1521) front 1 Pfennig (Klippe) ND (1521) back
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1 Pfennig Klippe ND

1521 year
Silver 0.25 g -
Description
Issuer
Free city of Augsburg (German States)
Period
Free city (1276-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1521
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄480)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.25 g
Shape
Square with angled corners
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#212457
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross in circle.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig (Klippe) ND (1521) coin from the Free City of Augsburg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the Renaissance period, which saw a surge in trade and commerce, as well as the rise of city-states and the decline of feudalism. The Free City of Augsburg, where the coin was minted, was a significant center of trade and commerce during this time, and the coin likely played a key role in facilitating economic transactions in the region.