© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
3 Pfennigs - Christian Ernest and Francis Josias
| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Christian Ernest II (Christian Ernst II) (1729-1745) Francis Josias (1735-1764) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1740-1741 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1763) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#319811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with 3 in cartouche divides date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 40
3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Pfennigs - Christian Ernest and Francis Josias 1740-1741 from Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) made of Billon is that it features a unique combination of two portraits on its obverse side. The coin bears the portraits of Christian Ernest, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, and his brother, Francis Josias, who was the co-regent of the duchy at the time. This double portrait design was a rare feature in coins of that era, making it a distinctive and interesting aspect of this particular coin.
