1 Pfennig - Otto II ND (1231-1253) front 1 Pfennig - Otto II ND (1231-1253) back
1 Pfennig - Otto II ND (1231-1253) photo
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1 Pfennig - Otto II ND

 
Silver 0.76 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bavaria (German States)
Duke
Otto IV (1231-1253)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1231-1253
Value
1 Pfennig
Currency
Pfennig (907-1504)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.76 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#105820
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Double-headed eagle.

Comment

Fd.Hersbruck 68

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from Duchy of Bavaria (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.76g is that it was minted during the reign of Otto II, who was the Duke of Bavaria from 1231 to 1253. This coin was a standard circulation coin during that time and was used for everyday transactions. Despite its small size and weight, it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. This fact highlights the importance of the coin as a symbol of economic activity and trade during the medieval period in Germany.