1 Pfennig - Gerhard of Schwarzburg ND (1395-1400) front 1 Pfennig - Gerhard of Schwarzburg ND (1395-1400) back
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1 Pfennig - Gerhard of Schwarzburg ND

 
Silver 0.43 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Würzburg (German States)
Bishop
Gerhard of Schwarzburg (1372-1400)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1395-1400
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.43 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#162396
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Bishopric of Würzburg is that it features an image of Gerhard of Schwarzburg, who was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1395 to 1400. This coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Würzburg. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin minted during the late medieval period in Germany and is highly sought after by collectors today.