© Balestrin, Gabriel. (CC BY)
© Balestrin, Gabriel. (CC BY)
6 Pfennigs - Six brothers
1621 year| Copper | 1.42 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | William (1605-1662) Ernest (Ernst) (1605-1640) Albert (Albrecht) (1605-1640) Bernard (Bernhard) (1605-1639) John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1605-1628) Frederick (Friedrich) (1605-1622) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.42 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#328695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with 6, date below
Lettering:
6
1621
Interesting fact
The 6 Pfennigs coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar features a unique design, with six brothers depicted on the obverse side, representing the six sons of John William, Duke of Saxe-Weimar. This coin was minted in 1621 and is made of copper, weighing 1.42 grams. It is an interesting example of early European coinage and is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
