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2 Pfennigs
| Copper | 3.24 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1758-1759 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#81054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
II
PFENNING
STADT MYNZ
1759
Engraver: Jonas Thiébaud I
Comment
If dated 1758, FT, the initials of Frings, the mint warden, and Thiebaud, the die cutter, will be present under the date .Interesting fact
The 2 Pfennigs coin from the Free City of Augsburg (German States) made of Copper and weighing 3.24g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Francis I (1745-1765) who was instrumental in the development of the principles of cameralism, which aimed to centralize and modernize the administration of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design, featuring the coat of arms of Augsburg on one side and the imperial eagle on the other, reflects the political and economic ties between the Free City of Augsburg and the Holy Roman Empire during this time.
