© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Pfennig - Frederick
| Billon | 0.29 g | 11.3 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1735-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1763 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.29 g |
| Diameter | 11.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#125519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled arms above value in letters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GUTER PFENNIG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and copper, and it was used to create a coin that was both durable and had a lower cost of production compared to coins made of pure silver. The use of Billon in the production of coins was a common practice in many German states during the 18th century, and it allowed for the creation of coins that were both practical and affordable for everyday transactions.
