1 Pfennig "Löwenpfennig" - Ernest and Albert ND (1482-1495) front 1 Pfennig "Löwenpfennig" - Ernest and Albert ND (1482-1495) back
1 Pfennig "Löwenpfennig" - Ernest and Albert ND (1482-1495) photo
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1 Pfennig "Löwenpfennig" - Ernest and Albert ND

 
Silver 0.24 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Ernest (Ernst) (1464-1486)
Prince elector
Ernest (Ernst) (1464-1486)
Duke
Albert III (Albrecht III) (1464-1500)
Duke
Albert III (Albrecht III) (1464-1500)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1482-1495
Years
1482-1495
Value
1 Pfennig
Value
1 Pfennig
Currency
Pfennig (1356-1492)
Currency
Pfennig (1356-1492)
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.24 g
Weight
0.24 g
Diameter
15 mm
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#183440
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Blank.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Löwenpfennig coin features an image of a lion on its obverse side, which was a symbol of strength and courage in medieval times.