Pfennig - Jobst of Moravia ND (1404-1411) front Pfennig - Jobst of Moravia ND (1404-1411) back
Pfennig - Jobst of Moravia ND (1404-1411) photo
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Pfennig - Jobst of Moravia ND

 
Silver 0.41 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Brno (Kingdom of Bohemia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1404-1411
Value
1 Pfennig (⅐)
Currency
Groschen
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.41 g
Shape
Square (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#215975
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Uniface coin, blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pfennig - Jobst of Moravia ND (1404-1411) coin is that it features a unique design, with a crowned shield on the obverse (front) side and a cross on the reverse (back) side. This design was used during the reign of Jobst of Moravia, who was the King of the Romans and King of Bohemia from 1404 to 1411. The coin was minted in the city of Brno, which was an important center of trade and commerce during that time. Despite its small weight of 0.41 grams, the coin was an important part of the economy of the Kingdom of Bohemia and was widely used for everyday transactions.