1 Pfennig with St. Matthias ND (1436-1471) front 1 Pfennig with St. Matthias ND (1436-1471) back
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1 Pfennig with St. Matthias ND

 
Silver 0.54 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Goslar (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1436-1471
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.54 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#360896
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin with St. Matthias ND (1436-1471) from the City of Goslar (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.54 g is interesting because it is one of the few coins from the German States that features a saint on its obverse side. St. Matthias is depicted on the coin, which is unusual for a coin from this time period. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.