½ Pfennig - Ernest Frederick 1798-1800 front ½ Pfennig - Ernest Frederick 1798-1800 back
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½ Pfennig - Ernest Frederick

 
Copper - 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States)
Duke
Ernest Frederick (Ernst Friedrich) (1764-1800)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1798-1800
Value
½ Pfennig (1⁄768)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1763-1826)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#238247
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

3 - line inscription with date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
Pfennig
1798

Interesting fact

The ½ Pfennig coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the initials "E.F." (for Ernest Frederick) on either side, symbolizing the duke's power and authority.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1798  184992 - - - - - -
1800  29952 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Pfennig - Ernest Frederick 1798-1800 coin.