© M. Sander
© M. Sander
2 Pfennigs - John Frederick Charles of Ostein
| Copper | 3.6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Erfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Mainz Archbishopric › John Frederick Charles of Ostein (Johann Friedrich Karl von Ostein) (1743-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1759-1760 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Four-line inscription with denomination, SM (for Scheide Munz), and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✥ II ✥
PFENNIG
S ● M
1759
Comment
This type is listed under Mainz in KM and under Erfurt in Schön DM and Gräßler.
Gräßler lists many variations of this type: Gräßler# 72 to Gräßler# 79 (1759) and Gräßler# 125 to Gräßler# 126 (1760).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs coin from the City of Erfurt is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "S.P.Q.R.E." (Senatus Populusque Romanus Erfordiensis) which represents the Senate and People of Erfurt. This coin was minted during the reign of John Frederick Charles of Ostein, who was the Duke of Saxe-Eisenach and Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. The coin's design was created by the artist Johann Christian Bieling, who was known for his work on various coins and medals during that time period.
