1 Pfennig - Rudolf von Habsburg ND (1273-1291) front 1 Pfennig - Rudolf von Habsburg ND (1273-1291) back
1 Pfennig - Rudolf von Habsburg ND (1273-1291) photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Pfennig - Rudolf von Habsburg ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
King
Rudolph I (Rudolf I) (1273-1291)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1273-1291
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier (843-1385)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#301212
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Eagle.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin featuring Rudolf von Habsburg is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Holy Roman Empire. Rudolf von Habsburg was elected King of the Romans in 1273, and his reign marked the beginning of the Habsburg dynasty, which would go on to play a major role in European politics for centuries to come. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, and its design featured a unique blend of medieval and Renaissance elements, making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.