1 Pfennig - Ernest Frederick 1770-1798 front 1 Pfennig - Ernest Frederick 1770-1798 back
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1 Pfennig - Ernest Frederick

 
Copper 1.8 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States)
Duke
Ernest Frederick (Ernst Friedrich) (1764-1800)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1770-1798
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄384)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1763-1826)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#73627
Rarity index
53%

Reverse

5-line inscription with date and denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
PFENNIG
SCHEIDE
MUNZ
1770

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, minted during the reign of Ernest Frederick (1770-1798), features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a lion on the reverse side. This lion symbol was a common motif in the heraldry of the Saxon Duchies and was used to represent the region's strength and power.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1770  841536 - - - - - -
1772  1806048 - - - - - -
1798  114552 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfennig - Ernest Frederick 1770-1798 coin.