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Pfennig - Berthold II von Pfirt ND
1250 year| Silver | 0.35 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Berthold II von Pfirt (1249-1262) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1250 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig (1191-1382) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round with 4 pinches |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#134932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Blank.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Example of HMZ# 1-227b, with ring on Bishop's collar:© Image courtesy of Sincona AG.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Pfennig - Berthold II von Pfirt ND (1250) from Bishopric of Basel made of Silver weighing 0.35 g is that it features a unique design, with an image of Berthold II von Pfirt, the Bishop of Basel, on one side and a cross on the other. This design was used to signify the coin's use in the Bishopric of Basel and to show the bishop's authority.
