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1 Pfennig - Frederick August III Silver pattern strike
1772 year| Silver | 2.89 g | - |
| 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 |
| Year | 1772 |
| Year | 1772 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.89 g |
| Weight | 2.89 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
PFENNIG
1772
C .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pfennig - Frederick August III (Silver pattern strike) 1772 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.89 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1772, just a few years before the outbreak of the American Revolution, and during a period of increased tensions between European powers. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the time, with its intricate design and careful minting process.
