1 Pfennig - John I of Egloffstein ND (1407-1411) front 1 Pfennig - John I of Egloffstein ND (1407-1411) back
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1 Pfennig - John I of Egloffstein ND

 
Silver 0.46 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Würzburg (German States)
Bishop
Johann I von Egloffstein (1400-1411)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1407-1411
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.46 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#162397
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Bishopric of Würzburg is that it features a unique design, with a crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of the Egloffstein family on one side, and a cross fleury on the other. This design was used during the reign of John I of Egloffstein, who was the Bishop of Würzburg from 1407 to 1411. The use of a personal coat of arms on a coin was a common practice among medieval rulers, and it served as a symbol of their power and authority.