1 Pfennig - Ottheinrich and Philip ND (1515-1520) front 1 Pfennig - Ottheinrich and Philip ND (1515-1520) back
1 Pfennig - Ottheinrich and Philip ND (1515-1520) photo
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1 Pfennig - Ottheinrich and Philip ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Palatinate-Neuburg (German States)
Duke
Otto Henry (Ottheinrich) (1505-1557) Philip (Philipp) (1505-1541)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1515-1520
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Square (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#154189
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

2-line inscription.

Lettering:
OHP
N (or reversed N)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Duchy of Palatinate-Neuburg is that it features a unique double portrait of Ottheinrich and Philip, the two rulers of the duchy at the time. This double portrait design was a departure from the traditional single-ruler portraits seen on most coins of the era, and it symbolized the joint rule of the two rulers. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material that was commonly used for coins in the German States during this period.