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1 Pfennig - Frederick III
| Copper | 1.3 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest Augustus II (Ernst August II) (1748-1758) |
| Regent | Frederick III of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (Friedrich III von Sachsen-Gotha-Altenburg) (1748-1755) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1750-1755 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Thaler (1741-1870) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#95946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
5-line legend with date and denomination, two rosettes at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
PFENNIG
F.S.E.OBERV.
L. MUNTZ
1755
Translation:
Fürstlich Sachsen Eisenach'sche OBERVormundschaftliche Land-Münze.
Princely Saxony-Eisenach's upper-guardianship land coin
Comment
Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-EisenachRuler: Friedrich III von Gotha-Altenburg (as guardian, 1749-1755)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_III,_Duke_of_Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg
Reference: Koppe 516
http://coinquest.com/cgi-bin/cq/coins?main_coin=16201
Variant with an ornamented monogram and a different font for the denomination
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach is that it features an image of Frederick III, who was the reigning duke at the time the coin was minted. He was known for his efforts to modernize the duchy and promote the arts and sciences.
