© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
1 Pfennig "Pfennig auf Würzburger Schlag" - John I ND
| Silver |
| Issuer | County of Wertheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John I (Johann I) (1373-1407) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1373-1407 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
6-spoked wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +WERTHEIN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig "Pfennig auf Würzburger Schlag" coin is that it was minted during the reign of John I, who was the Count of Wertheim from 1373 to 1407. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin minted during the late Middle Ages in Germany, and its design features the image of a lion, which was a symbol of the County of Wertheim. Additionally, the coin's name "Pfennig auf Würzburger Schlag" translates to "Pfennig on the Würzburg Strike," which refers to the fact that it was minted at the Würzburg mint.
