1½ Pfennig - Ernest August Constantin under guardianship of Frederick III of Gotha
1750 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest Augustus II (Ernst August II) (1748-1758) |
| Regent | Frederick III of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (Friedrich III von Sachsen-Gotha-Altenburg) (1748-1755) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1750 |
| Value | 1½ Pfennig |
| Currency | Thaler (1741-1870) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#223931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*1½ *
PFENNIG
F.S.WEIMAR
O.V.LAND
MUNZE
1750
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, particularly in the German States. The coin was minted in 1750, just a few years before the Seven Years' War, which would have a profound impact on the political and economic landscape of Europe. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of Frederick III of Gotha, who was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the economy of the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. This coin, therefore, serves as a small but fascinating reminder of a specific moment in time, and the larger historical context in which it was created.
