1 Pfennig - Frederick I 1703 front 1 Pfennig - Frederick I 1703 back
1 Pfennig - Frederick I 1703 photo
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1 Pfennig - Frederick I

1703 year
Billon (.125 silver) 0.3 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1701-1713)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1703
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.125 silver)
Weight
0.3 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#127867
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Uniface, no reverse.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Frederick I 1703 coin from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. Specifically, the coin contains 0.125 silver, making it a unique blend of metals. This blend was used to create a coin that was both durable and had a lower cost of production compared to coins made of pure silver. This coin is a great example of how different materials were used in the production of coins throughout history, and how they were used to create unique and valuable currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1703  423168 - - - - - -

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