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1 Pfenning - Henry VIII of Bibra
1769 year| Copper | 1.37 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Fulda (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Henry of Bibra (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1769 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig = 0.25 Kreuzer (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.37 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I*
PFENNING.
F.F.L.M.
1769.
*
Translation: F.F.L.M. = Fürstlich Fuldische Land-Münze
Engraver: Franz Pfeiffer
Edge
Plain
Comment
Buchonia/Hinkelbein# 115 ff.This coin was the first Fulda Pfennig-type struck by copper.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfenning - Henry VIII of Bibra 1769 coin from the Bishopric of Fulda (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin's design to signify that it was made of copper, a less valuable metal than other coins made of silver or gold. This design element was used to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure that the coin's value was accurately represented.