4 Pfennigs 1764-1783 front 4 Pfennigs 1764-1783 back
4 Pfennigs 1764-1783 photo
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4 Pfennigs

 
Silver - 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1764-1783
Value
4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄120)
Currency
Konventionsthaler (1754-1807)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#25284
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

Shield with simplified city arm

Script: Latin

Lettering:
4 ₰
17 65

Translation: 4 Pfennige (₰ is special old symbol for Pfennig)

Comment

+explanation of ₰

Interesting fact

The 4 Pfennigs coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg, made of silver, features an image of the Nuremberg Castle on its reverse side. The castle was an important symbol of the city's power and wealth during the medieval period.