1 Pfennig - John George I and August 1613-1615 front 1 Pfennig - John George I and August 1613-1615 back
1 Pfennig - John George I and August 1613-1615 photo
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1 Pfennig - John George I and August

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) Augustus (August) (1591-1615)
Prince elector
John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) Augustus (August) (1591-1615)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1613-1615
Years
1613-1615
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#186621
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb in cartouche divides date.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. This coin was issued during the reign of John George I, who ruled the Electorate of Saxony from 1613 to 1615. The use of silver in the coin's minting process was a deliberate choice, as it was a symbol of wealth and power, and it was also more resistant to wear and tear than other metals. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its silver content makes it a unique piece of history.