1 Pfennig - John George III (Gold pattern strike) 1690 front 1 Pfennig - John George III (Gold pattern strike) 1690 back
1 Pfennig - John George III (Gold pattern strike) 1690 photo
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1 Pfennig - John George III Gold pattern strike

1690 year
Gold 0.92 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George III (Hans Georg III) (1681-1691)
Type
Pattern
Year
1690
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Gold
Weight
0.92 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#193931
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb dividing the date.

Script: Latin

Comment

Baumgarten 541

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pfennig - John George III (Gold pattern strike) 1690 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Gold weighing 0.92 g is that it is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.