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1 Pfennig - Henry XVI ND
| Silver | 0.36 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Bavaria-Landshut (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Henry XVI (1393-1450) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1393-1450 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round with 4 pinches |
| Technique | Hammered (Vierschlag) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#371151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Helmet in a circle
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from Duchy of Bavaria-Landshut is that it was minted during the reign of Henry XVI, who was the Duke of Bavaria-Landshut from 1393 to 1450. This coin was made of silver and weighed 0.36 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the German States during the late medieval period.
