Origin of name for Pfennig monetary unit
The name "Pfennig" for the monetary unit has its origins in Germanic languages, particularly Old High German. The word "Pfennig" (plural: Pfennige) translates to "penny" in English.The Pfennig was originally a small silver coin used in the Holy Roman Empire and other German-speaking regions during the Middle Ages. It was often subdivided into ...
1694, Salzburg, Johann Ernst von Thun. Beautiful Silver ½ Thaler Coin. NGC UNC+
Mint Year: 1694
Denomination: 1/2 Thaler
Reference: Probszt 1817, KM-253.
Mint Place: Salzburg (as indep ...