Pfennig ND
| Billon | 0.12 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1700 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄640) |
| Currency | Thaler (1612-1624) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.12 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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Comment
Actual years of mintage are unknown. Both SCWC and HMZ attribute this coin to the 17th century.Interesting fact
The Pfennig coin from the City of Bern, made of Billon and weighing 0.12g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time when the city was part of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design and materials were standardized across the empire, making it a symbol of unity and cooperation among the different regions. Additionally, the fact that it was made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, speaks to the resourcefulness and innovation of the time period, as it was a way to create coins with a lower intrinsic value than pure silver or gold.
