© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
1 Pfennig - Frederick Charles August
| Copper | 1.38 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Charles August (Friedrich Karl August) (1763-1811) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1799 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1712-1848) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.38 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#94098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with date, denomination and mintmasters initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 // PFENNIG // SCHEIDE // MÜNTZ. // 1781. // P.S.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Waldeck-Pyrmont features an image of Frederick Charles August, the ruling prince of the principality from 1773 to 1799. What's interesting is that Frederick Charles August was actually a member of the House of Waldeck, a noble family that had ruled the principality for centuries. This coin was minted during his reign, and it's a rare example of a coin that features a member of a noble family who was still alive at the time of its minting.
