1 Pfennig - Albert V 1578-1579 (1578-1580) front 1 Pfennig - Albert V 1578-1579 (1578-1580) back
1 Pfennig - Albert V 1578-1579 (1578-1580) photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Pfennig - Albert V

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bavaria (German States)
Duke
Albert V (Albrecht V) (1550-1579)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1578-1579 (1578-1580)
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄210)
Currency
Thaler (1505-1622)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#323104
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Shield of Bavaria arms, date above (when present), all in circle

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Duchy of Bavaria is that it features an image of Albert V, the ruler of Bavaria at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of Bavaria on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Europe, as the Protestant Reformation was gaining momentum and the Holy Roman Empire was beginning to dissolve. The coin's silver content and detailed design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.