1 Pfennig (Rechenpfennig) - Johann II 1582 front 1 Pfennig (Rechenpfennig) - Johann II 1582 back
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1 Pfennig Rechenpfennig - Johann II

1582 year
Copper 3.43 g 27.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States)
Duke
John II (1573-1605)
Year
1582
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄286)
Currency
Thaler (1572-1740)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.43 g
Diameter
27.2 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#374381
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Arabesque at beginning and date at end of inscription

Lettering:
OMNIA
CONANDO
DOCILISSO
LERTIAVIN
CIT:
158Z

Translation: it overcomes everything by trying to be docile and skillful or trying to be docile and skillful conquer all

Comment

on the occasion of 12th Birthday of Johann III

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar, issued by Johann II in 1582, was made of copper and weighed 3.43 grams.