© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
1 Pfennig - Frederick August I
| Copper | 1.6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1806-1827) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1807-1809 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1806-1839) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#56885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Denomination without legends, pearl borders both sides
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
PFENNIG
1807
H.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Frederick August I, the King of Saxony from 1807 to 1809. The reverse of the coin bears the coat of arms of Saxony, which includes a shield with the symbols of the Holy Roman Empire, the House of Wettin, and the Albertine line of the House of Wettin. The coat of arms is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and topped with a crown. This design was used for coins minted during Frederick August's reign, and it represents the rich history and heritage of the Kingdom of Saxony.
