3 Pfennig Anhalt-Bernburg (1603 - 1863) Silver Alexander Karl, Du ...

Anhalt-Bernburg, Alexander Charles. Copper 3 Pfennige Coin. aXF!

Mint Year: 1839 Reference: KM-92. Condition: About XF Denomination: 3 Pfennige Diameter: 24mm Weight: 4.82gm Material: Silver

Obverse: Crowned Coat-of-arms above date (1839). Legend: HRZGTH. - ANHALT

Reverse: Large value numeral (3) above denomination (PFENNIGE). Legend: 96 EINEN THALER – SCHEIDEMÜNZE

Anhalt-Bernburg was a German principality whose capital was Bernburg, and existed until 1863. The principality was created in 1252 when the Principality of Anhalt was partitioned between Anhalt-Aschersleben, Anhalt-Bernburg and Anhalt-Zerbst. After the ruling family became extinct in 1468, Anhalt-Bernburg was merged with Anhalt-Zerbst. The latter was divided in 1603 among the lines of Anhalt-Dessau, Anhalt-Köthen, Anhalt-Plötzkau, Anhalt-Bernburg and Anhalt-Zerbst. In 1635 the line of Anhalt-Harzgerode, which existed to 1709, was separated from Anhalt-Bernburg. In 1718 the Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym was created, and was reunited with Anhalt-Bernburg in 1812. In 1847 Anhalt-Bernburg inherited the Principality of Anhalt-Köthen. After the death of the last Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg, the principality was merged with Anhalt-Dessau.

Alexander Charles, Duke of Anhalt-Bernburg (2 March 1805 – 19 August 1863) was a German prince of the House of Ascania. From 1834 until 1863 he was the last duke of the Duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg.