© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Pfennig - Frederick August I Gold pattern strike
1808 year| Gold (.986) | 3.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1806-1827) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1808 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1806-1839) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
PFENNIG
1808
H .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pfennig - Frederick August I (Gold pattern strike) 1808 from Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.47 g is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick August I, who was the King of Saxony from 1806 to 1827. During his reign, Saxony underwent significant economic and political reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system. The Pattern 1 Pfennig was one of the coins minted during this time, and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the period. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
