1 Pfennig - Frederick August III 1764-1765 front 1 Pfennig - Frederick August III 1764-1765 back
1 Pfennig - Frederick August III 1764-1765 photo
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1 Pfennig - Frederick August III

 
Billon 0.39 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1764-1765
Years
1764-1765
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Billon
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.39 g
Weight
0.39 g
Diameter
12 mm
Diameter
12 mm
Thickness
0.64 mm
Thickness
0.64 mm
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49666
Rarity index
62%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• I •
PFENNIG
1765

Edge

Plain

Comment

From this coin type gold and fine silver variants existing

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) featuring Frederick August III, which was minted between 1764 and 1765, is notable for its unique design. The obverse side of the coin features an image of the king, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Saxony, surrounded by a wreath. This design was used for several coins minted during Frederick August III's reign, but the 1 Pfennig coin is particularly rare and sought after by collectors due to its small denomination and limited mintage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1765 C - - - - - -
1765 C - - - - - -

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