Pfennig - Thomas I ND (1608-1628) front Pfennig - Thomas I ND (1608-1628) back
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Pfennig - Thomas I ND

 
Billon 0.17 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Haldenstein (Grisons)
Lord
Thomas I of Schauenstein (1609-1628)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1608-1628
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄320)
Currency
Thaler (1609-1628)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.17 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#348244
Rarity index
100%

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Pfennig - Thomas I ND (1608-1628) from Lordship of Haldenstein (Grisons) made of Billon weighing 0.17 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Thomas I, who was the Lord of Haldenstein and a member of the powerful Swiss aristocracy. At the time, the Grisons region was an important center of trade and commerce, and the coin was likely used extensively in local transactions. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of early 17th-century Europe.