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1 Pfennig - John Frederick Charles of Ostein
| Copper | 1.7 g | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Erfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Mainz Archbishopric › John Frederick Charles of Ostein (Johann Friedrich Karl von Ostein) (1743-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1759-1761 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Four-line inscription with denomination, SM (for Scheide Munz), and date.
Lettering:
✥ 1 ✥
PFENNIG
S ● M
1760
Comment
This type is listed under Mainz in KM and under Erfurt in Schön DM and Gräßler. Schön DM# 15 specifies three years (1759, 1760, and 1761) but KM# 296 only lists 1759 and 1760. All three years are represented in Gräßler,
Gräßler lists many variations of this type: Gräßler# 41 to Gräßler# 41.2 (1759), Gräßler# 97 to Gräßler# 100.1 (1760), and Gräßler# 157 and Gräßler# 157.1 (1761).
There are variations in the branches on the Obverse. On the Reverse the number in the denomination is a Roman “I” (with serifs) in 1759 and some 1760 variations. Other 1760 and 1761 variations have an Arabic digit “1” with a bifurcated base.
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the City of Erfurt, minted between 1759 and 1761, features an image of John Frederick Charles of Ostein, who was the ruling prince of the Principality of Ostein at the time. The coin was made of copper and weighed 1.7 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and weight were standardized across the German States during this period, reflecting the efforts of the Holy Roman Empire to create a uniform currency system across its member states.
