1 Pfennig - Ekbert of Andechs ND (1203-1237) front 1 Pfennig - Ekbert of Andechs ND (1203-1237) back
1 Pfennig - Ekbert of Andechs ND (1203-1237) photo
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1 Pfennig - Ekbert of Andechs ND

 
Silver 0.74 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Bamberg (German States)
Bishop
Egbert of Andechs-Meranien (1203-1237)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1203-1237
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.74 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#105383
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Bishopric of Bamberg is that it features an image of Ekbert of Andechs, who was the Bishop of Bamberg from 1203 to 1237. This coin was minted during his episcopacy and bears his name and title on the obverse side, making it a unique piece of history from the German States.