5 Pfennig 1866 B (Saxony-Albertine, John)
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Specification
- MetalCopper
- Weight7,3 - 7,5 g
- Diameter25 mm
- EdgePlain
- Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
- Mintage UNC140,826
Description
- CountrySaxony-Albertine
- PeriodJohn
- Denomination5 Pfennig
- Year1866
- RulerJohn (King of Saxony)
- MintDresden
- PurposeCirculation

Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the Saxony-Albertine 5 Pfennig 1866 with mark B. This copper coin from the times of John struck at the Dresden Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 1000 sold at the Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG auction for EUR 310. Bidding took place September 19, 2018.
How much is the copper coin of John 5 Pfennig 1866 B?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a coin 5 Pfennig 1866 with mark B is 140 USD for regular strike and 360 USD for coins minted using the PROOF technology. The coin is made of non-precious metal, so in poor condition it may have extremely low value and liquidity.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the 5 Pfennig 1866 with mark B?
The information on the current value of the Saxony-Albertine coin 5 Pfennig 1866 with the letters B is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
Where can I sell the 5 Pfennig 1866 with the letters B?
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