1 Dreier - Albert III
1690 year| Billon (.1875 silver) | 0.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Albert III (Albrecht III) (1680-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1690 |
| Value | 1 Dreier = 3 Pfennigs (1⁄84) |
| Currency | Thaler (1596-1734) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#321384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with 3 divides mintmaster's initials, legend curved above.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dreier - Albert III 1690 coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. Specifically, it contains 18.75% silver and 81.25% copper. This is notable because Billon was a common material used for coins in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, but it was gradually phased out in favor of coins made of pure silver or gold. The use of Billon in this coin reflects the economic and political context of the time, as the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg was a relatively small and wealthy state that had to carefully manage its currency and trade.
