© Medieval Coinage
© Medieval Coinage
1 Pfenning - Hieronymus von Colloredo
1802 year| Copper | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Hieronymus von Colloredo (1772-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1802 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#70872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Denomination and date in 4 lines, rosettes.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I*
PFEN
NING
1802
*
Edge
Plain
Comment
Zöttl type 9Interesting fact
The Hieronymus von Colloredo coin is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of Hieronymus von Colloredo, the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg, on one side, and the Salzburg coat of arms on the other. This design was created by the artist Johann Baptist von Huber, who was a prominent medalist and engraver of the time. The coin's design is considered a rare and interesting example of early 19th-century numismatic art.
