Pfennig - Hartmann von Froburg ND (1240-1281) front Pfennig - Hartmann von Froburg ND (1240-1281) back
Pfennig - Hartmann von Froburg ND (1240-1281) photo
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Pfennig - Hartmann von Froburg ND

 
Silver 0.37 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Zofingen (Aargau)
Count
Hermann (1240-1281)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1240-1281
Value
1 Pfennig
Currency
Pfennig (1240-1433)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.37 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round with 4 pinches
Technique
Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#137671
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Uniface, incuse of obverse.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Varieties of this type:

Variety #1
HMZ# 1-144a, smooth circle.
Example #1 (0.32g, Good Very Fine):

© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6010. Sold for 400 CHF.

Variety #2
HMZ# 1-145a, slightly beaded circle.
Example #2:

© Image courtesy of Sincona AG

Interesting fact

The Hartmann von Froburg Pfennig, minted in the city of Zofingen in Aargau, Switzerland, is a rare and valuable coin that dates back to the 13th century. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The coin weighs 0.37 grams, which is relatively light considering its age and the materials used in its production. Despite its small size, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians due to its rarity and historical significance.