© 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 I
1703 year| Billon (.125 silver) | 0.3 g | 13 mm |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#127868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uniface, no reverse.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin minted at the Magdeburg mint by Heinrich Friedrich Halter, who was master coiner from 1698 to 1719.Baron Friedrich von Schrötter lists two varieties of the legend:
- 1 - PF ꟾ 17 - 03
- 1 - P.F. ꟾ 17 - 0 - 3
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, which gives it a unique composition compared to other coins of its time. This blend of metals was used to create a durable and long-lasting coin that could withstand the wear and tear of circulation. Additionally, the coin's weight of 0.3 grams makes it a lightweight and portable option for everyday transactions.
