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1 Pfennig - Frederick III, John and George ND
| Silver | 0.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick III the Wise (Friedrich III) (1486-1525) |
| Duke | John I the Steadfast (1486-1525) George the Bearded (1500-1539) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1507-1525 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.13 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#295471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Comment
These coins are over struck 'Löwenpfennige' made in 1512 in LeipzigInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. Frederick III, John, and George were all members of the Ernestinian Line of the House of Wettin, which ruled the Electorate of Saxony. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political changes brought about by the Protestant Reformation and the resulting conflicts between Catholic and Protestant states. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin's silver content and careful minting suggest that it was still a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency.
