Pfennig - Louis IV ND (1340-1347) front Pfennig - Louis IV ND (1340-1347) back
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Pfennig - Louis IV ND

 
Silver 0.68 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bavaria (German States)
Duke
Louis IV (1340-1347)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1340-1347
Value
1 Pfennig
Currency
Pfennig (907-1504)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.68 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#417228
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Simple right-looking eagle. Stars around the edge.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Pfennig - Louis IV ND (1340-1347) from Duchy of Bavaria (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.68 g is that it was minted during the reign of Louis IV, also known as Louis the Bavarian, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1346 to 1347. This coin was likely used as a means of exchange and commerce during his reign, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency.