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1 Pfennig - Francis Josias
| Copper | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis Josias (1735-1764) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1761-1762 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1763) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#69977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with date and denomination.
Script: Latin
Translation: 1 // Pfennig // SCHEIDE // MUNZE // 1761
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, minted during the reign of Francis Josias (1761-1762), features an image of the duke on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the duchy. What's interesting is that this coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coinage reform of 1762, which introduced a new standardized system of coinage across the German states, was implemented during Francis Josias' reign, making this coin a unique example of the transition from old to new coinage systems.
