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1 Pfennig - Stephen III with Louis VII ND
| Silver | 0.39 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Bavaria-Ingolstadt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Stephen III (1392-1413) Louis VII (1413-1447) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1402-1413 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.39 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Technique | Hammered (Vierschlag) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#375003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The crowned rising lion (coat of arms of the town of Wasserburg) in a circle.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political upheaval in the German States. The Duchy of Bavaria-Ingolstadt was a powerful state in southern Germany, and the coinage of Stephen III with Louis VII ND (1402-1413) reflects the political alliances and conflicts of the time. Despite being a small silver coin, it holds significant historical value and provides a glimpse into the economic and political climate of medieval Europe.
