1 Großpfennig - Adolf von Nassau ND (1292-1298) front 1 Großpfennig - Adolf von Nassau ND (1292-1298) back
1 Großpfennig - Adolf von Nassau ND (1292-1298) photo
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1 Großpfennig - Adolf von Nassau ND

 
Silver 1.40 g -
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
King
Adolf of Nassau (1292-1298)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1292-1298
Value
1 Groschen (12)
Currency
Denier (843-1385)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.40 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#145359
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The Marienmünster abbey.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Großpfennig - Adolf von Nassau ND (1292-1298) coin from the Holy Roman Empire is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design during Adolf's reign. This cross has been interpreted as a symbol of the Christian faith and a representation of the Holy Roman Empire's connection to the Catholic Church.