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Pfennig - Leopold VI and Friedrich II
| Issuer | Duchy of Austria (Austrian States) |
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| Year | 1220-1230 |
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| Weight | 0.77 g |
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| Obverse description | Within a plain inner circle bordered by a beaded outer ring, a panther — the heraldic beast of the Duchy of Austria — is depicted rampant to the right, its body rendered in bold relief characteristic of early 13th-century Austrian bracteate-influenced pfennig coinage. The creature displays prominent claws and an open mouth with stylized tongue, conveying the dynamic heraldic energy typical of the Babenberg monetary tradition. No legend is present, the design relying entirely on the figurative device to convey authority. The irregular flan, characteristic of the hammered technique, results in the outer toothed border being partially visible around the circumference. |
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| Reverse description | Within a plain inner arc or crescent-shaped border, a spread eagle is depicted facing frontally with wings raised and head turned, rendered in broad, flat relief consistent with Babenberg-period pfennig production. The eagle, a symbol of imperial and ducal authority, is shown with outstretched talons and stylized feathering along the wings and body. To the left, a partial shield or heraldic element is visible, likely referencing the Babenberg dynastic arms. No inscriptional legend accompanies the design, which is anepigraphic in keeping with the numismatic conventions of the period. The irregular hammered flan exhibits the characteristic uneven edge and variable strike pressure of hand-produced medieval coinage. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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