1 Pfennig - John IV
Silver | 0.28 g | 14 mm |
Issuer | Landgraviate of Leuchtenberg (German States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#86020 |
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Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
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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.