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1 Pfennig - Frederick II
| Billon (.094 silver) | 0.6 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1771-1786 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.094 silver) |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ I ✿ ꟾ GUTER ꟾ PFEN ꟾ1779
Edge
Plain
Comment
1 pfennig = 1/12 groschen = 1/288 thalerMinted at the Berlin mint.
This type has no legend variations. Only the height of the year (1775), the size of the rosettes and the height of the legend (1777) may vary slightly. For the year 1781, the rosettes may be replaced by stars.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. He was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. The coin was minted during his reign, and it is made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains 0.094 silver, and weighs 0.6 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 A | 608340 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1772 A | 430560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1773 A | 724896 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1774 A | 804168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 A | 437844 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 A | 963456 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 A | 695532 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 A | 658968 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 A | 645276 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 A | 684672 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 A | 390492 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 A | 943560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 A | 756924 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 A | 749808 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 A | 821148 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1786 A | 164232 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfennig - Frederick II 1771-1786 coin.
