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2 Pfennigs - Joseph Benedict von Rost ND
| Billon | 0.19 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Joseph Benedict von Rost (1728-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1728-1754 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Thaler (1627-1754) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.19 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#239263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Joseph Benedict von Rost ND (1728-1754) coin from the Bishopric of Chur (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.
