Pfennig - Frederick the Handsome ND (1306-1314) front Pfennig - Frederick the Handsome ND (1306-1314) back
Pfennig - Frederick the Handsome ND (1306-1314) photo
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Pfennig - Frederick the Handsome ND

 
Silver 0.55 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Austria (Austrian States)
Duke
Frederick the Handsome (1306-1330)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1306-1314
Value
Denier (Pfennig) (1)
Currency
Pfennig (976-1278)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.55 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#376566
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Pfennig - Frederick the Handsome ND (1306-1314) from Duchy of Austria (Austrian States) made of Silver weighing 0.55 g is that it features an image of Frederick the Handsome, also known as Frederick I, who was the Duke of Austria and King of Germany from 1306 to 1314. He was a member of the House of Habsburg and was known for his diplomatic and military skills, which helped to expand the Habsburg territories during his reign. The coin's design likely reflects the importance of Frederick the Handsome in Austrian history and may be a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in European coins.