1 Pfennig - Frederick III and Georg ND (1500) front 1 Pfennig - Frederick III and Georg ND (1500) back
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1 Pfennig - Frederick III and Georg ND

1500 year
Silver 0.31 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick III the Wise (Friedrich III) (1486-1525)
Duke
George the Bearded (1500-1539)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1500
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1485-1573)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.31 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#385795
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) is that it features a unique combination of two rulers, Frederick III and Georg, on its obverse side. This is a rare example of a coin that depicts two reigning monarchs together, highlighting the complex political dynamics of the time.