1 Guter Pfennig - Frederick II 1741-1743 front 1 Guter Pfennig - Frederick II 1741-1743 back
1 Guter Pfennig - Frederick II 1741-1743 photo
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1 Guter Pfennig - Frederick II

 
Billon 0.54 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1741-1743
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.54 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#89689
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

4-line inscription with denomination and mintmasters initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* I *
GUTER
PFEN
EGN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Guter Pfennig - Frederick II 1741-1743 coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals. This coin, in particular, weighs 0.54 grams and features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. The coin was issued during his reign and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1741  473472 - - - - - -
1743  678528 - - - - - -

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