1 Pfennig - Alexius Frederick Christian 1796-1797 front 1 Pfennig - Alexius Frederick Christian 1796-1797 back
1 Pfennig - Alexius Frederick Christian 1796-1797 photo
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1 Pfennig - Alexius Frederick Christian

 
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg (Anhalt-Bernburg, German States)
Prince
Alexius Frederick Christian (Alexis Friedrich Christian) (1796-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1796-1797
Value
1 Pfennig = 1⁄288 Reichsthaler
Currency
Thaler (1603-1805)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#334757
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Five-line inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*1*
PFENNIG
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
1797

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from Anhalt-Bernburg features an image of Alexius Frederick Christian, the ruling prince of the principality from 1796 to 1797. What's interesting is that this coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with the French Revolution and its aftermath causing political and economic upheaval across the continent. Despite this, the coin's design remained relatively unchanged from previous issues, with the prince's image still featured prominently on the obverse (front) side. This coin is a testament to the resilience and stability of the Anhalt-Bernburg principality during a time of great uncertainty.