2 Pfennigs - Thomas Franz
1740 year| Billon | 0.31 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Reichenau (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Thomas Francis of Schauenstein (Thomas Franz von Schauenstein) (1723-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Gulden (1709-1765) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.31 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#118583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Thomas Franz 1740 from Lordship of Reichenau (Grisons) coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the 18th century, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and had a lower intrinsic value than coins made of pure silver or gold. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to produce coins in large quantities, as it was a less expensive material than pure precious metals.
