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Pfennig - Ulrich VII ND
| Billon | 0.21 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Ulrich VII von Federspiel (1692-1728) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1692-1728 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄360) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.21 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#131378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
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Comment
Example of Ibex facing right:Image courtesy: Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
Interesting fact
The Pfennig coin from the Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) made of Billon and weighing 0.21g is interesting because it is a rare example of a coin that was issued by a religious institution, rather than a secular government. The Bishopric of Chur was a diocese of the Catholic Church that covered a large area of what is now eastern Switzerland and parts of Austria, and it had its own mint and coinage. This coin, issued during the reign of Bishop Ulrich VII (1692-1728), would have been used in everyday transactions within the diocese and surrounding regions.
