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Austrian Empire - Albrecht I (Albert I) Pfennig

Moneta — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:05:31 -0500

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. King Albert I was the eldest son of Rudolf I of Germany. Rudolf had been the first German monarch to be from the House of Hapsburg. Rudolf entrusted his son as ruler of the duchies of Austria and Styria, which he had seized from late King Ottokar II of Bohemia and defended in the 1278 Battle on the Marchfeld. Rudolf had a problem however securing the German throne for his son, Albert I. At Battle of Göllheim, Albert I was victorious and was chosen as King. He was a cunning and masterful diplomat and made alliances with his rivals to increase his own influence. He even made a keen alliance with Pope Boniface VIII. Interestingly, though he was seen as a harsh ruler, he protected the rights of both the serfs, who have previously had no rights and those of the often persecuted Jews. Albert I would eventually be murdered by his nephew, Duke John. Albrect I coins are extremely sought after by both collectors and buffs. One great coin would be the Pfennig circa 1282-1308 of the Harpy monster which has a woman’s body and bird’s wings.

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Austrian Empire - Albrecht I (Albert I) Pfennig

Moneta — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:05:31 -0500

Austrian Empire - Albrecht I (Albert I) Pfennig

Moneta — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:05:31 -0500

Prague Millennium Hammered coin - 1929

Moneta — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 18:40:34 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Prague Millennium hammered silver coin - 929 A.D. - 1929 A.D.' 'PRAGA' and the date range appears on the obverse with 'Seinost' [medallist] below, Czech rampant lion with Cross of Lorraine shield. Celebrates the 1000th year of Prague and St. Wenceslaus. Medallic fantasy issue, struck to commemorate the 1000th Anniversary of the Killing of Wenceslaus I during 929 A.D. Diameter: ~ 22mm Weight: 1.52gm; material: Silver Obverse: Bohemian lion above medallist´s signature (SEINOST) within inner circle. Legend: "PRAGA 929 . 1929" Reverse: Central Cross, legend: "VENCIEZLIVVS" Wenceslaus is the subject of the popular Saint Stephen's Day (celebrated on December 26 in the West) Carol, "Good King Wenceslas". It was published by John Mason Neale in 1853, and may be a translation of a poem by Czech poet Václav Alois Svoboda. The usual American English spelling of Duke Wenceslas' name, Wenceslaus, is occasionally encountered in later textual variants of the carol, although it was not used by Neale in his version. Wenceslas is not to be confused with King Wenceslaus I of Bohemia (Wenceslaus I Premyslid), who lived more than three centuries later. An equestrian statue of Saint Wenceslaus and other patrons of Bohemia (St. Adalbert, St. Ludmila, St. Prokop and St. Agnes of Bohemia) is located on Wenceslaus Square in Prague. The statue is a popular meeting place in Prague. Demonstrations against the Communist regime were held there. His helmet and armour are on display inside Prague Castle.

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Brandenburg HohlPfennig

Moneta — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 19:26:47 -0400

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 18:54:41 -0500

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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BOHEMIA (KINGDOM)~AR Pragergroschen 1278-1305 AD

Zantetsuken — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:33:13 -0400

by: Zantetsuken

Description: Under the reign of King: Wenceslas II

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BOHEMIA (DUCHY)~AR Denar 1061-1086 AD

Zantetsuken — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:13:07 -0400

by: Zantetsuken

Description: Under the reign of Duke/Prince: Vratislav II

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