1 Pfenning - Frederick Charles August 1809 front 1 Pfenning - Frederick Charles August 1809 back
1 Pfenning - Frederick Charles August 1809 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Pfenning - Frederick Charles August

1809 year
Copper 1.52 g 18.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States)
Prince
Frederick Charles August (Friedrich Karl August) (1763-1811)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1809
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1712-1848)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.52 g
Diameter
18.6 mm
Thickness
0.85 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#165677
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

4-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
PFENNING
1809
F*W

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfenning coin from Waldeck-Pyrmont features an image of Frederick Charles August, the ruling prince of the principality from 1797 to 1812. The coin was minted in 1809, during a time of political and economic upheaval in Europe, and its design reflects the political and cultural influences of the era. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Frederick Charles August, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the principality. The coin's design was created by the artist C.F. Voigt, who was a prominent engraver and medalist of the time. Despite its age, the 1 Pfenning coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today, and its design continues to be celebrated for its beauty and historical significance.