© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Pfennig - Frederick August II
| Silver | 0.38 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1733-1756 |
| Years | 1733-1756 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Comment
FWòF = Friedrich Wilhelm ò Feral (Mintmaster in Leipzig)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 change and political upheaval in Europe. Frederick August II, who ruled from 1733 to 1756, was a member of the House of Wettin and was the last Elector of Saxony before the Electorate was elevated to a kingdom in 1806. This coin was minted during a period of significant political and economic change, as the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved and the German states were reorganized. Despite these changes, the 1 Pfennig coin remained a stable and widely used denomination throughout this period.
