1 Pfennig - John IV 1520-1531 front 1 Pfennig - John IV 1520-1531 back
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1 Pfennig - John IV

 
Silver 0.28 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Leuchtenberg (German States)
Landgrave
John IV (Johann IV) (1487-1531)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1520-1531
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.28 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#86020
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from the Landgraviate of Leuchtenberg, minted during the reign of John IV (1520-1531), features a unique design element - a stylized depiction of a lion on the obverse side. This lion symbol was a nod to the Landgraviate's coat of arms, which featured a lion as the central charge. The use of the lion on the coin was a way to reinforce the connection between the coinage and the ruling family, and it added an element of prestige and authority to the currency.