Pfennig - Frederick the Handsome (Vienna) ND (1314-1330) front Pfennig - Frederick the Handsome (Vienna) ND (1314-1330) back
Pfennig - Frederick the Handsome (Vienna) ND (1314-1330) photo
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Pfennig - Frederick the Handsome Vienna ND

 
Silver 0.56 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Austria (Austrian States)
Duke
Frederick the Handsome (1306-1330)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1314-1330
Value
Denier (Pfennig) (1)
Currency
Pfennig (976-1278)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.56 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#344566
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Eagle

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Frederick the Handsome, also known as Frederick III, who was the Duke of Austria from 1308 to 1330. He was a member of the House of Habsburg and was known for his diplomatic and military skills, which helped to expand the Austrian territories during his reign.