1 Pfennig - Ernest I and William III ND (1397-1435) front 1 Pfennig - Ernest I and William III ND (1397-1435) back
1 Pfennig - Ernest I and William III ND (1397-1435) photo
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1 Pfennig - Ernest I and William III ND

 
Silver 0.40 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bavaria-Munich (German States)
Duke
Ernest (Ernst) (1397-1438) William III (1397-1435)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1397-1435
Value
1 Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.40 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#91638
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Gothic initials E. W in line circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: E. W

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from Duchy of Bavaria-Munich is that it features a unique combination of two rulers, Ernest I and William III, who ruled the duchy simultaneously from 1397 to 1435. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has two different rulers on the same side, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.