6 Pfennigs - Charles August
1790 year| Billon | 1.1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Augustus (Karl August) (1758-1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | 6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1741-1870) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#104882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Large VI divides engraver's initials, S. W. U. E. above, date below.
Lettering:
S. W. U. E.
IL VI ST
1790
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pfennigs coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach is that it features an image of Charles August, the ruling duke at the time, on one side, and a depiction of the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted in 1790, during a time of great political and social change in Europe, and it serves as a small but tangible reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.
