2 Pfennigs - Johann Rudolf ND (1709-1723) front 2 Pfennigs - Johann Rudolf ND (1709-1723) back
2 Pfennigs - Johann Rudolf ND (1709-1723) photo
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2 Pfennigs - Johann Rudolf ND

 
Billon 0.3 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Reichenau (Grisons)
Lord
John Rudolph of Schauenstein (Johann Rudolf von Schauenstein) (1709-1723)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1709-1723
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄180)
Currency
Gulden (1709-1765)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.3 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#118577
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Johann Rudolf ND (1709-1723) coin from the Lordship of Reichenau (Grisons) is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, typically copper, and was used to create a coin that was lighter in weight and had a lower intrinsic value than a solid silver coin. This allowed for the production of coins that were more affordable and accessible to the general population.