1½ Pfennig - Frederick Albert
1776 year| Copper | 3.89 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg (Anhalt-Bernburg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Albert (Friedrich Albrecht) (1765-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1776 |
| Value | 1½ Pfennig (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Thaler (1603-1805) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.89 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#154048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
5 -line inscription with value and date within scalloped circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 1/2 PFENNIG F A B S M 1776 S
Translation: F A B S M (Fürstentum Anhalt Bernburg Scheide Münze)
Comment
S = Heinrich Christian & Andreas Siegel (1767-1794)
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Frederick Albert, the ruler of the Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg, on one side, and the coat of arms of the principality on the other. The coat of arms includes a shield with a diagonal line representing the House of Ascania, which was a noble family that ruled the principality. The shield is topped with a crown, symbolizing the sovereignty of the principality. This design was used on many coins issued by the Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg during Frederick Albert's reign, making it a distinctive feature of the coinage of that time.
