1 Pfenning - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander
1757 year| Copper | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1757-1791) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1757 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#98030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
3-line inscription within cartouche with denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN
PFEN-
NING
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfenning coin from Brandenburg-Ansbach was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a ruler, specifically Christian Frederick Charles Alexander, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach from 1757 to 1791. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring symbols or emblems on coins, and marked a shift towards more personalized and humanizing representations of rulers on currency.
