1 Pfennig - Frederick William Ⅲ
| Copper | 2.45 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1799-1806 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.45 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#130382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ 1 ✿ ꟾ PFENN: ꟾ SCHEIDE ꟾ MÜNZE ꟾ 1797 ꟾ ✽A✽
Comment
Varieties exist. Have a look to edges of the stars - round amd pointed exist.Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the Kingdom of Prussia, which was minted during the reign of Frederick William III (1799-1806), was the first coin to feature the iconic Prussian eagle on its obverse side. This eagle design became a symbol of Prussia's military power and was used on many coins throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
