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1 Pfennig - Louis I ND
1225 year| Silver | 1.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Louis I (Ludwig I) (1183-1231) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1225 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig (907-1504) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two lions on top of arches, facing bust below.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Louis I ND (1225) coin from Duchy of Bavaria (German States) is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. This coin was issued during the reign of Louis I, also known as Louis the Kelheimer, who was the Duke of Bavaria from 1214 to 1231. The coin's design features a crowned bust of Louis I on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the duchy's allegiance to the Holy Roman Empire. Despite its small denomination, the 1 Pfennig coin was an important part of the local economy and was widely used in trade and commerce. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Bavaria and the Holy Roman Empire.
