Moneta's Temple and Gallery

Austrian Empire - Albrecht I (Albert I) Pfennig

Moneta — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:05:31 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: I haven't nailed this down exactly, but between Albrecht and his father the Hapsburg Empire was established, which lasted over 600 years. Vast areas of Germany were incorporated as well, later, at it's greatest extent, the Habsburg Empire extended far down the peninsula of Italy and the Balkan states. It was a major player in European history. The Empire is also spelled as Hapsburg, or known as the Austrian Empire was part of the Holy Roman Empire. This silver pfennig features the original 'smiley face' and appears to be uniface. I do not have any references of Medieval coinage, so I welcome any input you may have that I can incorporate here to complete the record. I have seen a similar type with significant differences that was attributing to Albert I and struck in Neustadt / Vienna for the years 1281 - 1298. Purchased from Bob Reis, he had it listed for 1287 - 1308, the end of Albrecht's reign.

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Austrian Empire - Albrecht I (Albert I) Pfennig

Moneta — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:05:31 -0800

Brandenburg HohlPfennig

Moneta — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 16:26:47 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: A silver bracteate pfennig of Brandenburg. I liked it because It evoked the beginnings of German coins that prominently feature a spread eagle. Struck under Friedrich II (1440 - 1470). 17.2 mm; .24 g; RX: incuse of obverse. Saurma #4675. Frederick II was born in Tangermünde to Frederick I, Brandenburg's first Hohenzollern ruler, and his wife Elizabet, nicknamed "the Iron" (der Eiserne) and sometimes "Irontooth" (Eisenzahn), was a Prince-elector of the Margraviate of Brandenburg from 1440 until his abdication in 1470, and was a member of the House of Hohenzollern.

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Duchy of Upper Bavaria - Louis II Brakteate

Moneta — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 15:54:41 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Probably Louis II (1268 - 1294) of the Duchy of Upper Bavaria. Schongau Mint; 21 mm silver with large broken edge. De Wit # 2431 type.

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