1 Pfennig - Leopold William of Austria ND (1626-1662) front 1 Pfennig - Leopold William of Austria ND (1626-1662) back
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1 Pfennig - Leopold William of Austria ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Imperial abbeys of Murbach and Lüders (German States)
Prince-abbot
Leopold William of Austria (Leopold Wilhelm von Österreich) (1626-1662)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1626-1662
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#185071
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin featuring Leopold William of Austria is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the German States. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the region was still recovering from the devastation. Despite this, the coinage of the time remained consistent, with the 1 Pfennig coin being a widely used denomination. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver speaks to the value placed on this precious metal during that era.