1 Pfennig - Frederick the Handsome ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Austria (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick the Handsome (1306-1330) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1314-1330 |
| Value | Denier (Pfennig) (1) |
| Currency | Pfennig (976-1278) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#196320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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Plain (uniface)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin featuring Frederick the Handsome is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Duchy of Austria. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick the Handsome, who was the Duke of Austria from 1314 to 1330. During his reign, Frederick implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The 1 Pfennig coin was a key part of this new system, and it remained in circulation for many years, becoming a symbol of the prosperity and growth of the Austrian States during this period.
