1 Pfennig - Balthasar II, Günther XXXIX and Henry XXXI
| Silver | 0.26 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | County of Schwarzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry XXXI (Heinrich XXXI) (1484-1526) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1520-1521 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.26 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the German States. The County of Schwarzburg was a small territory located in what is now the state of Thuringia, and the coin was issued during the reign of three consecutive rulers: Balthasar II, Günther XXXIX, and Henry XXXI. This period saw significant changes in the region, including the rise of the Protestant Reformation and the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire. Despite these tumultuous times, the County of Schwarzburg was able to maintain its independence and issue its own coinage, such as this 1 Pfennig coin made of silver.
