© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Pfennig - Ernest Gold pattern strike; Death
1675 year| Gold (.986) | 0.86 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest I (Ernst I) (1640-1675) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1675 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1826) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.86 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#314350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-line inscription in Gothic letters
Lettering:
Gott givts,
Jesus erwirbts
der Glaube
nimbts G
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Gold pattern strike of 1 Pfennig in the weight of 1/4 Dukat
A similar design was used in 1673 so it might not be a Death Commemorative. 
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pfennig - Ernest (Gold pattern strike; Death) 1675 from Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States) is that it features an image of a skull and crossbones on the reverse side, which was a common symbol used in the Baroque period to represent death and mortality. This coin was minted during a time when the Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was ruled by Ernest I, who was known for his interest in the arts and his efforts to promote the economy of his region. Despite its small size, this coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history.
