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2 Pfennigs - Charles August
| Copper | 5.2 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Augustus (Karl August) (1758-1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1792-1796 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) |
| Currency | Thaler (1741-1870) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#342254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Curved 3-line inscription with date, rosette below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
PFENNIG
1796
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Pfennigs - Charles August 1792-1796 from Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) made of Copper weighing 5.2 g is that it features an image of Charles August, the reigning duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during Charles August's reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the German states.
