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2 Pfennige - John
1861 year| Copper | 2.99 g | 19.06 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | John I (1854-1873) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1861 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄150) |
| Currency | Thaler (1839-1873) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.99 g |
| Diameter | 19.06 mm |
| Thickness | 1.41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Face value, year and mint letter in 4 lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
PFENNIGE
1861
B
Edge
Plain
Comment
Smaller diameter type (19 mm) compared to KM# 1185 (20 mm) Interesting fact
The 2 Pfennige coin from the Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) features an interesting design element - the obverse side bears the image of King John, while the reverse side features a wreath surrounding the denomination. This design was a common feature of coins during the German States period, where the obverse side often depicted the ruling monarch, while the reverse side featured a standardized design. This coin, in particular, is made of copper and weighs 2.99 grams, which was a common weight for coins of its denomination during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 B | 162918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennige - John 1861 coin.
