1 Pfennig - John George II
| Billon | 0.28 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1667-1679 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.28 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#124777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Imperial orb in shield divides date.
Comment
Minted 1667-1679 by Constantin Rothe in Dresden for the Bautzen mint.Johann Georg II (Elector of Saxony1656-1680) belonged to the Albertine line of the House of Wettin. Saxon elector was the head of the Corpus Evangelicorum. This rigid Lutheranism remained the prevailing faith, and the practice of any other was strictly prohibited.
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper, silver, and other metals. This alloy was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period because it was less expensive than pure silver or gold, but still had a similar appearance and durability. The use of Billon in coin production was a way for the government to save money while still maintaining the value and trust in the currency.
