© Medieval Coinage
© Medieval Coinage
1 Pfenning - Hieronymus von Colloredo
| Copper | 1.34 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Hieronymus von Colloredo (1772-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1781 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Value and date in 4 lines, a rosette under the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I*
PFEN
NING
1779
*
Comment
Zöttl type 2, grouped under KM#441 with type 1. Different by the rosette under the date.Variants: ornaments on the central stripe of Autrian arms, simple or double line, and details of shield ornaments.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfenning - Hieronymus von Colloredo 1778-1781 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is that it features an image of Saint Rupert, the patron saint of Salzburg, on its reverse side.
