1 Pfennig - Lothair of Metternich ND (1599-1623) front 1 Pfennig - Lothair of Metternich ND (1599-1623) back
1 Pfennig - Lothair of Metternich ND (1599-1623) photo
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1 Pfennig - Lothair of Metternich ND

 
Billon 0.18 g 14.53 mm
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Trier (German States)
Archbishop
Lothair of Metternich (1599-1623)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1599-1623
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄384)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.18 g
Diameter
14.53 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#80580
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Blank.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Archbishopric of Trier is that it features an image of Lothair of Metternich, who was the Archbishop of Trier from 1599 to 1623. This coin was minted during his tenure, and it is made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, typically copper, silver, and tin. The coin weighs 0.18 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar denominations from the same time period.