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1 Pfennig - John Frederick I and Moritz
| Silver | 0.36 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John Frederick I (Johann Friedrich I) (1532-1547) |
| Prince elector | John Frederick I (Johann Friedrich I) (1532-1547) |
| Duke | Maurice (Moritz) (1541-1547) |
| Duke | Maurice (Moritz) (1541-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1542-1544 |
| Years | 1542-1544 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#143285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Blank.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Germany. The Electorate of Saxony, where the coin was minted, was a powerful state in the Holy Roman Empire, and John Frederick I and Moritz were influential leaders during this time. The coin's silver content and small weight also make it a unique and valuable collector's item.
