© M. Sander
© M. Sander
3 Pfennigs - John George IV
| Silver | 0.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George IV (Johann Georg IV.) (1691-1694) |
| Prince elector | John George IV (Johann Georg IV.) (1691-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1692-1693 |
| Years | 1692-1693 |
| 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 | 0.7 g |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#128749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Imperial orb in baroque frame
Year divided - 2 characters left and right
Mint mark (crossed arrows) below
Lettering: 16 92
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1692-1693, a period when the Holy Roman Empire was facing significant challenges, including the effects of the Thirty Years' War and the rise of rival powers such as Prussia. Despite these challenges, the Electorate of Saxony remained a powerful and influential state, and the 3 Pfennigs coin issued during this time reflects the state's ongoing importance in the region.
