1 Pfennig - Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau
| Billon | 0.33 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau (1587-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1588-1598 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.33 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#72981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Uniface coin, blank.
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg, featuring Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, has a unique feature - it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains a small amount of silver, but primarily consists of copper and other base metals. This was a common practice in the 16th century, as silver was expensive and hard to obtain, but the Billon alloy allowed for the creation of coins that still had a silver-like appearance.
