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Denier "Bischöflicher Pfennig" - Anonymous ND
| Silver | 0.98 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Otto III (1180-1183) Louis I (Ludwig I) (1183-1231) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1180-1185 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig (907-1504) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#326498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two busts, the left one helmeted, the right one clerical, facing each other slightly, holding a crook between them.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Bischöflicher Pfennig" coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the Duchy of Bavaria. The coin was issued by an anonymous mint master during the reign of Duke Otto I, who ruled from 1180 to 1185. This period saw significant reforms in the duchy's administration and economy, including the introduction of a new coinage system. The "Bischöflicher Pfennig" coin was part of this new system and was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the region. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political developments of the time.
