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1 Pfennig - Francis I ND
1520 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#138567 |
|---|---|
| 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 was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The Protestant Reformation was in full swing, and the Bishopric of Minden, which was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, was struggling to maintain its independence and religious identity. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time remained a symbol of stability and continuity, with the image of Francis I, the reigning bishop, appearing on the obverse (front) side of the coin.
