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 ...
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