1 Pfennig Siege issue
1551 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Schmalkaldic War (1545-1552) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1551 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#216126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Comment
Struck during the siege against the troops of Moritz of Saxony.Interesting fact
This coin was minted during the Siege of Magdeburg in 1551, when the city was under siege by the Catholic League during the Protestant Reformation. The coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, and it features the image of a crowned eagle on one side and the coat of arms of Magdeburg on the other. Despite the turmoil and destruction caused by the siege, the production of coins continued, and this particular coin has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.