1 Pfennig - Ottokar II of Bohemia (Wiener Neustadt) ND (1251-1276) front 1 Pfennig - Ottokar II of Bohemia (Wiener Neustadt) ND (1251-1276) back
1 Pfennig - Ottokar II of Bohemia (Wiener Neustadt) ND (1251-1276) photo
© Münzhandel Sebastian Sänn

1 Pfennig - Ottokar II of Bohemia Wiener Neustadt ND

 
Silver 0.40 g 13.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Austria (Austrian States)
Duke
Ottokar II of Bohemia (1251-1276)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1251-1276
Value
Denier (Pfennig) (1)
Currency
Pfennig (976-1278)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.40 g
Diameter
13.2 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#169695
Rarity index
90%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin featuring Ottokar II of Bohemia is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Ottokar II, who was the King of Bohemia and Duke of Austria, and it was a time of conflict between the royal families of Europe and the rising power of the Church. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency throughout the region.