1 Pfennig - Richard of Greiffenklau of Vollraths ND (1511-1531) front 1 Pfennig - Richard of Greiffenklau of Vollraths ND (1511-1531) back
1 Pfennig - Richard of Greiffenklau of Vollraths ND (1511-1531) photo
© Salon Numizmatyczny Mateusz Wójcicki

1 Pfennig - Richard of Greiffenklau of Vollraths ND

 
Silver 0.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Trier (German States)
Prince-archbishop
Richard of Greiffenklau zu Vollrads (1511-1531)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1511-1531
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄384)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.28 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#187823
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Archbishopric of Trier is that it features an image of Richard of Greiffenklau of Vollraths, who was the Archbishop of Trier from 1511 to 1531. This coin was minted during his tenure and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Trier. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin minted during the Renaissance period in Germany and is highly sought after by collectors.