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1 Pfennig - Ernest I
| Copper | 1.43 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest I (Ernst I) (1853-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1856-1865 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig = 1⁄300 Reichsthaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1841-1873) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
PFENNIG
1865
B
Edge
Plain
Comment
Saxe-Altenburg (German: Sachsen-Altenburg) was one of the Saxon duchies held by the Ernestine branch of the House of Wettin in present-day Thuringia. It was one of the smallest of the German states with an area of 1323 square kilometers and a population of 207,000 (1905) of whom about one fifth resided in the capital, Altenburg. The territory of the duchy consisted of two non-contiguous territories separated by land belonging to the Principality of Reuss. Its economy was based on agriculture, forestry, and small industry. The state had a constitutional monarchical form of government with a parliament composed of thirty members chosen by male taxpayers over 25 years of age.Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg, minted between 1856 and 1865, features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the duchy, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was a common motif in coins of the German States during that period, symbolizing the unity and strength of the various German territories.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 F | 40600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 F | 129150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 B | 162900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 B | 301500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 B | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfennig - Ernest I 1856-1865 coin.
