© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
8 Pfennige - Frederick August I Gold Pattern
| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1806-1827) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1808-1809 |
| Value | 8 Pfennigs (8 Pfennige) (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler (1806-1839) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination above date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
8
PFENNIGE
1809
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 8 Pfennige - Frederick August I (Gold Pattern) 1808-1809 from Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Gold (.986) weighing 1.75 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick August I, who was the King of Saxony from 1806 until his death in 1827. During his reign, Saxony underwent significant economic and political reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system and the abolition of feudalism. The Pattern 8 Pfennige coin, with its high gold content and unique design, represents a fascinating piece of history from this time of change and transformation.
