© Walter_Scott
© Walter_Scott
1⁄84 Gulden
| Billon (.3125 silver) | 0.80 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Regensburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1245-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1586 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.3125 silver) |
| Weight | 0.80 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#313745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with '84' divides date
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The Free City of Regensburg, where the coin was minted, was a significant trading center and a member of the Hanseatic League, a powerful mercantile and cultural organization that spanned across Northern Europe. The use of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, in the coin's minting process was also a common practice during this time period, as it allowed for the creation of coins with a lower silver content, making them more affordable for everyday transactions.
