Obverse © Arusak – Reverse © Jeremy Taylor (CC BY)
Obverse © Arusak – Reverse © Jeremy Taylor (CC BY)
1 Pfennig - Frederick III, John I, and George ND
| Silver | 0.29 g | 15 mm |
| 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 | 1512-1513 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.29 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#134197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Blank.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Image of description from Standard Catalog of German Coins 1501 - Date (3rd Ed., 2011)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political upheaval in the Holy Roman Empire. Frederick III, John I, and George were all rival claimants to the throne, and their struggle for power is reflected in the coin's design, which features three crowns and three scepters, representing the three rival factions. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin was still widely accepted and used in trade, a testament to the enduring value of silver currency.
