1 Pfennig - Alexander Charles (Joint Coinage) 1856-1867 front 1 Pfennig - Alexander Charles (Joint Coinage) 1856-1867 back
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1 Pfennig - Alexander Charles Joint Coinage

 
Copper 1.5 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg (Anhalt-Bernburg, German States)
Duke
Alexander Charles (Alexander Karl) (1834-1863)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1856-1867
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄360)
Currency
Thaler (1840-1867)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
0.83 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#39537
Rarity index
47%

Reverse

Inscription at top and bottom. 4-line inscription in center with denomination, date, and mint mark.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
360 EINEN THALER
1
PFENNIG
1856
A
SCHEIDE MÜNZE

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from Duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg is that it features a unique joint coinage design, which was a common practice among German states during the 19th century. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Alexander Charles, the ruling duke of Anhalt-Bernburg, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the German Confederation. This joint coinage design symbolized the unity and cooperation among the German states during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1856 A 360000 - - - - - -
1864 A 482672 - - - - - -
1867 B 300000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfennig - Alexander Charles (Joint Coinage) 1856-1867 coin.