1 Pfennig - Stephan III and John II (2nd type) ND (1395-1397) front 1 Pfennig - Stephan III and John II (2nd type) ND (1395-1397) back
1 Pfennig - Stephan III and John II (2nd type) ND (1395-1397) photo
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1 Pfennig - Stephan III and John II 2nd type ND

 
Silver 0.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bavaria-Landshut (German States)
Duke
Stephen III (1375-1392) John II (1375-1392)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1395-1397
Value
1 Pfennig
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.48 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#228190
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bird, possibly phoenix or hawk to the left

Edge

Rough

Comment

A similar piece was found in 1891 near area Kunigunde (or Cilli/Galizien), which, according to specialists, must have been hidden in the year 1400. Research shows it comes at the earliest from Stephan III. (1375-1413) or one of his brothers in question. A description of find contents is with Luschin of Ebengreuth (Steieri
Muenzfunde, NR. 224).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique double portrait of both Stephan III and John II, which was a rare design element for coins during that time period.