1 Pfennig - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander
| Billon | - | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1769-1791) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1780-1783 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#98031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* I *
PFENNIG
1780
B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the German States during the 18th century, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower intrinsic value than pure silver or gold coins, while still maintaining a level of durability and resistance to wear and tear. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to produce coins in large quantities, as it was less expensive than using pure precious metals.
