1 Leichter Pfennig - William Henry 1729 front 1 Leichter Pfennig - William Henry 1729 back
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1 Leichter Pfennig - William Henry

1729 year
Copper 1.36 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Eisenach (German States)
Duke
William Henry (1729-1741)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1729
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1596-1809)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.36 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#314737
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Date and value in 6 lines

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* I *
LEICHTER
PFENNING
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
1729

Interesting fact

The 1 Leichter Pfennig coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Eisenach (German States) made of Copper and weighing 1.36g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of William Henry, who was the Duke of Saxe-Eisenach from 1729 to 1741. This coin is a rare example of a coin minted during his reign and is highly sought after by collectors.