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1 Pfennig - Frederick II Vienna ND
| Silver | 1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Austria (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick II (1230-1246) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1230-1246 |
| Value | Denier (Pfennig) (1) |
| Currency | Pfennig (976-1278) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Eagle.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Frederick II (1211 – 1246), known as Frederick the Quarrelsome (Friedrich der Streitbare), was Duke of Austria and Styria from 1230 until his death. He was the fifth and last Austrian duke from the House of Babenberg. He was killed in the Battle of the Leitha River, leaving no male heirs.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Frederick II (Vienna) ND (1230-1246) coin from Duchy of Austria (Austrian States) is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the Duke of Austria and King of Germany from 1230 to 1246. He was a member of the House of Habsburg and was known for his military campaigns and his support of the arts and culture. The coin, made of silver and weighing 1g, features an image of Frederick II on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
