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1 Pfennig - Frederick II
| Copper | 2.55 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1755 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.55 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#34547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with date and mintmark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ I ✿
PFEN:SCHEID
MUNTZ
1752
A
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin minted in Berlin (different A / Olding# 157 / KM# 262.1)or in Magdeburg (different F / Olding# 176 / KM# 262.2).
The legend on the reverse of the Magdeburg coin varies slightly:
✽ 1 ✽ꟾ PFENNIG ꟾ SCHEIDE ꟾ MUNZ. ꟾ 1754 ꟾ F
The year 1755 has overstruck coins from 1753.
The symbols next to the face value vary from year to year:
1751: 5-petalled rosette
1752: 5-petalled rosette or oak acorn
1753: 8-pointed star
1754: 6-petalled rosette
1755: étoile à 8 branches
© Pictures from the Münzenhandlung Manfred Olding
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the Kingdom of Prussia, minted during the reign of Frederick II (1751-1755), was made of copper and weighed 2.55 grams. Despite its small size and value, this coin was an important part of the Prussian currency system at the time, and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the era. The obverse side of the coin features an image of Frederick II, while the reverse side features the Prussian eagle and the denomination "1 Pfennig." Today, this coin is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of Prussia and its currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1751 A | 8640000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1752 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1751-1755 coin.
