1 Pfennig - Frederick Albert 1776-1795 front 1 Pfennig - Frederick Albert 1776-1795 back
1 Pfennig - Frederick Albert 1776-1795 photo

1 Pfennig - Frederick Albert

 
Copper - 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg (Anhalt-Bernburg, German States)
Prince
Frederick Albert (Friedrich Albrecht) (1765-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1776-1795
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1603-1805)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#50868
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Value above date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I
PFENNIG
1794

Comment

Varieties exist

 

S = Heinrich Christian & Andreas Siegel (1767-1794)

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from Anhalt-Bernburg features an image of Frederick Albert, the ruling prince of the principality from 1776 to 1795. What's interesting is that Frederick Albert was known for his progressive policies and his efforts to modernize the economy and infrastructure of the principality. This coin, which was minted during his reign, is a tangible representation of his efforts to promote economic growth and development in the region.