2 Pfennigs - Ferdinand I Graz for Krain or Carniola
| Silver | 0.68 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1530-1534 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.68 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#94862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Smooth (uniface)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the Austrian Empire and ruled from 1530 to 1534. The coin features an image of Ferdinand I on one side and the coat of arms of Graz, the capital city of Styria, on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous copper coins that were commonly used at the time, and it marked a shift towards the use of more valuable materials in coinage.
