© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Pfennig - Frederick August III Pattern
| Silver | 2.85 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 | Pattern |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1772-1800 |
| Years | 1772-1800 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.85 g |
| Weight | 2.85 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Denomination, date and mint letter
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
PFENNIG
1785
C.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pfennig - Frederick August III (Pattern) 1772-1800 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.85 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in the late 18th century, a period of Enlightenment and Revolution, and features an image of Frederick August III, the Elector of Saxony, on one side and a pattern of leaves and flowers on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during this time period and is highly sought after by collectors today.
