1 Pfennig ND (1437-1440) front 1 Pfennig ND (1437-1440) back
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1 Pfennig ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Bamberg (German States)
Prince-bishop
Anthony of Rotenhan (Anton von Rotenhan) (1431-1459)
Period
Franconian Monetary Union (1437-1457)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1437-1440
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#133051
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Coinage of the bishop of Bamberg Anthony of Rotenhan in the monetary union of 1437 with the burgrave Frederick VI of Nuremberg and the bishop of Würzburg John II.

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from the Bishopric of Bamberg was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. In fact, the use of silver in coins was a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often reserved for coins of high denominations or special issues. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was an important issue for the Bishopric of Bamberg and that it was intended to be used for significant transactions or as a store of value.