© ECapoe
© ECapoe
1 Pfennig - Bernhard von Spanheim ND
| Silver | 0.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Carinthia (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Bernard II (Bernhard II) (1202-1256) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1202-1256 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig (800-1500) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Man under an arch. Lilies above right and left, a cross above at center.
Comment
Possibly minted in St Veit (in Carinthia, Kärnten).Reference CNA Cb14 or copy CNA Cj31.
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the Duchy of Carinthia, featuring Bernhard von Spanheim, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its age and historical significance. It was minted during the reign of Bernhard von Spanheim, who was the Duke of Carinthia from 1202 to 1256, and it is made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The coin's design features an image of Bernhard von Spanheim on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the Christian faith and the power of the Church during that era. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians, and it is considered a valuable piece of history from the medieval period.
