Pfennig - Albrecht I ND (1298-1308) front Pfennig - Albrecht I ND (1298-1308) back
Pfennig - Albrecht I ND (1298-1308) photo
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Pfennig - Albrecht I ND

 
Silver 0.29 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Zofingen (Aargau)
Ruling authority
Albert I (1298-1308)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1298-1308
Value
1 Pfennig
Currency
Pfennig (1240-1433)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.29 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round with 4 pinches
Technique
Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#137726
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Uniface, incuse of obverse.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Pfennig - Albrecht I ND (1298-1308) from City of Zofingen (Aargau) made of Silver weighing 0.29 g is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Albrecht I, who was the King of Germany from 1298 to 1308. During his reign, there was a shift towards more centralized government and the rise of city-states, which had a significant impact on trade and commerce. The fact that this coin was made of silver also speaks to the importance of this precious metal during this time period, as it was a valuable resource that was used to mint coins and facilitate trade.