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1 Pfenning
| Copper | 1.55 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1803 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#264567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
PFENNING
STADTMYNZ
1800
🟌
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfenning coin from the Free City of Augsburg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The late 18th and early 19th centuries saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the German states and their monetary systems. Despite these changes, the 1 Pfenning coin remained a stable and widely used denomination throughout this period, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce in the region.
