2 Pfennigs - Charles VI (Pester Invalidenhaus) ND (1730) front 2 Pfennigs - Charles VI (Pester Invalidenhaus) ND (1730) back
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2 Pfennigs - Charles VI Pester Invalidenhaus ND

1730 year
Copper 1.1 g 17 mm
Description
Location
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type
Trade tokens › Leper colony tokens
Year
1730
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄120)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#92398
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Legend in 3 lines for "Pestiensis Xenodochii Moneta Militaris", value in a frame surrounded by palms below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PESTIEN-
SIS
XEN:MON:MIL:
2

Translation: Military coinage for Pest Hospitals

Comment

Minted for plague hospitals "Pester Invalidenhaus".
Also referenced in CNA vol.V #152 a-4