6 Pfennige - Alexander Charles (Joint Coinage) 1840 front 6 Pfennige - Alexander Charles (Joint Coinage) 1840 back
6 Pfennige - Alexander Charles (Joint Coinage) 1840 photo
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6 Pfennige - Alexander Charles Joint Coinage

1840 year
Billon (.375 silver) 0.8 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg (Anhalt-Bernburg, German States)
Duke
Alexander Charles (Alexander Karl) (1834-1863)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1840
Value
6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄48)
Currency
Thaler (1840-1867)
Composition
Billon (.375 silver)
Weight
0.8 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
0.56 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#121966
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Inscription at top and bottom. 2-line inscription in center with denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
48 EINEN THALER
6 PFENNIGE
SCHEIDEM·

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Alexander Charles, the Duke of Anhalt-Bernburg, on one side, and a depiction of the coat of arms of the German States on the other. This coin was part of a joint coinage system used by several German states in the 19th century, and it's made of Billon, an alloy of copper and silver.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1840  322130 - - - - - -

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