1 Pfennig - Frederick II (Wiener Neustadt) ND (1230-1246) front 1 Pfennig - Frederick II (Wiener Neustadt) ND (1230-1246) back
1 Pfennig - Frederick II (Wiener Neustadt) ND (1230-1246) photo
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1 Pfennig - Frederick II Wiener Neustadt ND

 
Silver 0.86 g 19 mm
Description
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
0.86 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#93005
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Panther or griffin facing left.

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 this coin 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 the Romans 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. This coin, which features an image of Frederick II on one side and a cross on the other, was likely used in everyday transactions throughout the Duchy of Austria during his reign.