© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
1 Pfennig - Charles August
| Copper | - | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Augustus (Karl August) (1758-1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1790-1796 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Thaler (1741-1870) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#93351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with date and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
Pfennig
1796
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach is that it features an image of Charles August, the ruling Duke at the time, on one side, and a depiction of a shield with the coat of arms of the Duchy on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, with the French Revolution and the subsequent Napoleonic Wars having a significant impact on the continent. Despite this, the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach managed to maintain its independence and cultural identity, with the 1 Pfennig coin serving as a symbol of the region's rich history and heritage.
