1 Pfennig - Ferdinand I

Ferdinand I inherited Bohemia and its associated Silesian territories in 1526 following the death of Louis II at Mohács, and these small silver pfennigs were among the first coins struck under his authority in the region. The Royal Mint of Silesia moved quickly — this 1527 issue appears within a year of his accession, reflecting the administrative urgency of asserting monetary control over newly acquired lands.

At 0.3 g, these were effectively the smallest denomination in practical circulation, prone to loss and rarely preserved intact. The Markl reference remains the standard for Silesian coinage of this period.