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1 Pfennig - Wedekind II vom Schalksberg ND
| Silver | 0.91 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Minden (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Widukind II of Schalksberg (1369-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1369-1383 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.91 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#138573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minden arms within quatrilobe.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the German States. The Bishopric of Minden, where the coin was minted, was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency across the region. The use of silver in the coin's production also speaks to the value placed on this precious metal during this time period.
