1 Pfennig - Louis IV (Upper Bavaria, 2nd type) ND (1314-1340) front 1 Pfennig - Louis IV (Upper Bavaria, 2nd type) ND (1314-1340) back
1 Pfennig - Louis IV (Upper Bavaria, 2nd type) ND (1314-1340) photo
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1 Pfennig - Louis IV Upper Bavaria, 2nd type ND

 
Silver 0.70 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Upper Bavaria (German States)
Duke
Louis IV (1301-1340)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1314-1340
Value
1 Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.70 g
Shape
Square (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#228181
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Deer head with antlers

Edge

Rough

Comment

References: MBNG. 32-33, 1914-1915, S. 116 f. Anm. Beierlein, S. 27

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Louis IV (Upper Bavaria, 2nd type) ND (1314-1340) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design during Louis IV's reign. This cross was known as the "Bavarian cross" and was used as a symbol of the Duchy of Upper Bavaria. It's a distinctive feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the time and adds to its historical significance.