1 Pfennig - William V 1579-1594 front 1 Pfennig - William V 1579-1594 back
1 Pfennig - William V 1579-1594 photo
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1 Pfennig - William V

 
Silver 0.25 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bavaria (German States)
Duke
William V (1579-1597)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1579-1594
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄210)
Currency
Thaler (1505-1622)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.25 g
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#323105
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Shield of Bavaria arms in circle

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from Duchy of Bavaria (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.25g is that it was minted during the reign of William V, who was the Duke of Bavaria from 1579 to 1594. This coin was a standard circulation coin during that time and was used for everyday transactions. Despite its small size and weight, it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time.