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1 Pfennig - Lothair Francis of Schönborn
| Silver | 0.6 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Bamberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Lothair Francis of Schönborn (1693-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1700-1717 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Uniface coin) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Bishopric of Bamberg is that it was minted during the reign of Lothair Francis of Schönborn, who was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1700 to 1717. This coin was made of silver and weighed 0.6 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in the German States and remains a valuable collector's item today.
