1 Pfennig - Frederick August I (Pattern) 1721 front 1 Pfennig - Frederick August I (Pattern) 1721 back
1 Pfennig - Frederick August I (Pattern) 1721 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Pfennig - Frederick August I Pattern

1721 year
Copper 3.35 g -
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
Pattern
Type
Pattern
Year
1721
Year
1721
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Copper
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.35 g
Weight
3.35 g
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#278696
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I
PFENNIG
C·S·LAND
MÜNTZ
1721

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pfennig - Frederick August I (Pattern) 1721 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Copper weighing 3.35g is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Frederick August I, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the Electorate of Saxony's coat of arms. This design was only used on pattern coins minted in 1721 and 1722, making it a rare and interesting piece for collectors.