1 Pfenning 1785-1790 front 1 Pfenning 1785-1790 back
1 Pfenning 1785-1790 photo
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1 Pfenning

 
Silver 0.36 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Free city of Regensburg (German States)
Period
Free city (1245-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1785-1790
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄480)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.36 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#98349
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Denomination as 3-line inscription, within laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
PFEN
NING

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfenning coin from the Free City of Regensburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.36g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The late 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the emergence of new ideas about liberty, democracy, and individual rights. The Free City of Regensburg, where this coin was minted, was a small but important trading center and financial hub, and the coin likely played a role in facilitating trade and commerce during this time of transformation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1785 R 120000 - - - - - -
1790 R 48000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfenning 1785-1790 coin.