© Arusak
© Arusak
Pfennig - Frederick the Handsome Wiener Neustadt ND
| Silver | 0.76 g | - |
| 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 | 0.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#188213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Dragon left
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Frederick the Handsome, also known as Frederick I of Austria, who was a member of the House of Habsburg and ruled over the Duchy of Austria from 1306 to 1314. He was known for his diplomatic and military skills, and his reign saw the expansion of the Habsburg territories and the strengthening of the Austrian economy. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of Frederick on one side and a depiction of the Austrian coat of arms on the other, reflects the importance of the Habsburg dynasty and the significance of Frederick's rule in Austrian history.
