1 Pfennig - Henry I of Niederbayern ND (1255-1290) front 1 Pfennig - Henry I of Niederbayern ND (1255-1290) back
1 Pfennig - Henry I of Niederbayern ND (1255-1290) photo
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1 Pfennig - Henry I of Niederbayern ND

 
Silver 0.74 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Lower Bavaria (German States)
Duke
Henry XIII (1255-1290)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1255-1290
Value
1 Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.74 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#360389
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Bishop and Duke standing side by side

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Pfennig - Henry I of Niederbayern ND (1255-1290) from Duchy of Lower Bavaria (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.74 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The 13th century saw the rise of city-states and trade, as well as the emergence of new forms of currency and commerce. This coin, with its unique design and silver content, reflects the economic and political shifts that were taking place during this time period.