© 2016 J.Schönfels
© 2016 J.Schönfels
3 Pfennigs - Five brothers
1623 year| Silver | 0.87 g | 18.4 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | William (1605-1662) Albert (Albrecht) (1605-1640) John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1605-1628) Ernest (Ernst) (1605-1640) Bernard (Bernhard) (1605-1639) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | 1 Dreier = 3 Pfennig (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 18.4 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#90487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Imperial orb within decorated frae, date separated to the sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 16 23
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs - Five brothers 1623 coin from Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) is that it features a unique design of five brothers, which represents the five sons of Duke Johann Wilhelm of Saxe-Weimar, who ruled the duchy from 1572 to 1602. This design was chosen to symbolize the unity and strength of the five brothers and the duchy they ruled.
