1 Pfennig "Lilienpfennig" - Rupert I ND (1353-1390) front 1 Pfennig "Lilienpfennig" - Rupert I ND (1353-1390) back
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1 Pfennig "Lilienpfennig" - Rupert I ND

 
Silver 0.93 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Rupert I (Ruprecht I) (1356-1390)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1353-1390
Value
1 Pfennig
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.93 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#181639
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Minted in Eichelsheim

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig "Lilienpfennig" coin is that it features a unique design that has been recognized as a symbol of the Palatinate region in Germany for centuries. The coin's obverse side features a stylized lily, which is said to represent the purity and innocence of the Virgin Mary, who was revered as the patron saint of the Palatinate. The lily design has been used on various coins and currencies in the region since the 14th century and has become an iconic symbol of the Palatinate's rich history and culture.