1 Pfenning - Ferdinand 1804-1805 front 1 Pfenning - Ferdinand 1804-1805 back
1 Pfenning - Ferdinand 1804-1805 photo

1 Pfenning - Ferdinand

 
Copper - 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Ferdinand III of Tuscany (1803-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1804-1805
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄480)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#53956
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Value and date within a rhombus

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I
PFENNING
1804

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfenning coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) made of Copper is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was minted in 1804-1805, during the reign of Ferdinand III, who was the last ruler of the Habsburg dynasty. This was a period of significant upheaval, as Napoleon's armies were conquering much of Europe, and the Austrian Empire was struggling to maintain its power and influence. Despite these challenges, the Bishopric of Salzburg continued to mint its own coins, including the 1 Pfenning coin, which was an important part of everyday commerce in the region.