1 Pfennig - Otto I. of Pfalz-Mosbach ND (1458-1460) front 1 Pfennig - Otto I. of Pfalz-Mosbach ND (1458-1460) back
1 Pfennig - Otto I. of Pfalz-Mosbach ND (1458-1460) photo
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1 Pfennig - Otto I. of Pfalz-Mosbach ND

 
Billon 0.46 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Upper Palatinate (German States)
Count palatine
Otto I (1410-1461)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1458-1460
Value
1 Pfennig
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.46 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Irregular
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#433680
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Diamond shield without border.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Otto I. of Pfalz-Mosbach ND (1458-1460) coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the German States during the 15th century, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them more affordable to produce and circulate. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the coin still held significant value and was widely used in trade and commerce during its time.