© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
3 Pfennigs - Frederick August I
| Silver | 0.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1699-1705 |
| Years | 1699-1705 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#98380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with denomination in baroque frame, date at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1703
3
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs coin featuring Frederick August I is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Electorate of Saxony. The coin was issued in the early 18th century, a period when the Electorate was experiencing significant economic growth and urbanization, which led to an increased demand for coinage. The coin's silver content and relatively low denomination made it a popular choice for everyday transactions, and it remained in circulation for many years after its initial minting.
