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1 Pfennig - Frederick IV of Emmerberg ND
| Billon | 0.45 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Frederick IV of Emmerberg (Friedrich IV von Emmerberg) (1441-1452) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1441-1452 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig (800-1500) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crozier between two small circles within a twisted circle
Edge
Plain
Comment
Refs CNA#A67Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Bishopric of Salzburg, which was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire. Frederick IV of Emmerberg was the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg from 1441 until his death in 1452, and during his reign, the region was plagued by political instability and economic struggles. Despite these challenges, the minting of this coin suggests that the region was still capable of producing currency and maintaining some level of economic activity. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of billon, a copper and silver alloy, suggests that the region was also capable of producing metalwork and had access to the necessary resources for minting coins.
