1 Pfennig - Francis I ND (1520) front 1 Pfennig - Francis I ND (1520) back
1 Pfennig - Francis I ND (1520) photo
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1 Pfennig - Francis I ND

1520 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Minden (German States)
Bishop
Francis I of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1508-1529)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1520
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄252)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#137987
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lüneburg lion left in circle

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Francis I ND (1520) from Bishopric of Minden (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design, showcasing the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Minden on one side and the image of Francis I on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great religious and political change in Europe, and its design reflects the complex power dynamics at play during this period.