1 Pfennig - Frederick August I 1708-1709 front 1 Pfennig - Frederick August I 1708-1709 back
1 Pfennig - Frederick August I 1708-1709 photo
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1 Pfennig - Frederick August I

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1708-1709
Years
1708-1709
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#188957
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Globus cruciger with value in orb.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA SAXONICA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1708-1709, during the reign of Frederick August I, who was the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. This was a period of significant economic growth and trade, and the coin was likely used in many transactions throughout Europe. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, and its design featured an image of Frederick August I, which symbolized the power and authority of the Saxon monarchy.