1 Pfennig "Vierschlagpfennig" - Frederick III of Hohenzollern and Henry IV of Lichtenau ND (1494-1515) front 1 Pfennig "Vierschlagpfennig" - Frederick III of Hohenzollern and Henry IV of Lichtenau ND (1494-1515) back
1 Pfennig "Vierschlagpfennig" - Frederick III of Hohenzollern and Henry IV of Lichtenau ND (1494-1515) photo
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1 Pfennig "Vierschlagpfennig" - Frederick III of Hohenzollern and Henry IV of Lichtenau ND

 
Silver 0.36 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Augsburg (German States)
Prince-archbishop
Frederick III of Zollern (Friedrich III von Zollern) (1486-1505) Henry IV of Lichtenau (1505-1517)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1494-1515
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄480)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.36 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#214537
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

'M' in circle within square.

Script: Latin

Lettering: M

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two different rulers on its obverse and reverse sides. Frederick III of Hohenzollern is depicted on the obverse, while Henry IV of Lichtenau is featured on the reverse. This unique design was a result of a political agreement between the two rulers, showcasing their alliance and cooperation.