© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
6 Pfennigs - Francis Josias
| Silver | 1.24 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest Augustus II (Ernst August II) (1748-1758) |
| Regent | Francis Josias of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (Franz Josias von Sachsen-Coburg-Saalfeld) (1750-1755) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1752-1753 |
| Value | 6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1741-1870) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#317147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with VI divides mintmaster's initials, date divided above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1753
G H E
VI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pfennigs coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Duchy on the reverse side, which was not commonly used in coins of that time.
