© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Pfennig - Christian II, John George I and August
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Christian II (1591-1611) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) Augustus (August) (1591-1615) |
| Prince elector | Christian II (1591-1611) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) Augustus (August) (1591-1615) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1593-1599 |
| Years | 1593-1599 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#185748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb in ornamented frame divides the last two numbers of the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 9 3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Germany. The Electorate of Saxony, where the coin was minted, was a Protestant region that was part of the Holy Roman Empire. However, during the time this coin was minted, the Protestant Reformation was still relatively new and there was ongoing conflict between Protestant and Catholic states. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of three different rulers, Christian II, John George I, and August, which suggests that there may have been some political instability in the region at the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship of the time.
