Pfennig - Beda Angehrn ND (1767-1796) front Pfennig - Beda Angehrn ND (1767-1796) back
Pfennig - Beda Angehrn ND (1767-1796) photo
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Pfennig - Beda Angehrn ND

 
Billon 0.45 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Saint Gall (St. Gallen)
Prince-abbot
Beda Angehrn (1767-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1767-1796
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄480)
Currency
Thaler (1767-1796)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.45 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#107144
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value within cartouche.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
PFEN:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pfennig coin from the Abbey of Saint Gall is that it features an image of Saint Gall, the patron saint of the abbey, on one side, and an image of an eagle on the other. The eagle is a symbol of the abbey's connection to the Holy Roman Empire.