1 Pfennig - Frederick William 1872 front 1 Pfennig - Frederick William 1872 back
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1 Pfennig - Frederick William

1872 year
Copper 1.40 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklenburg-Strelitz, German States)
Grand duke
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1860-1904)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1872
Value
1 Pfennig (0.01)
Currency
Mark
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.40 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#22766
Rarity index
64%

Reverse

Denomination, date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HUNDERT EINE MARK
1
PFENNIG
1872
SCHEIDE MÜNZE

Edge

Plain

Comment

Previously listed as C#46

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, minted in 1872 during the reign of Frederick William, features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a Griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, on the reverse side. This symbol was chosen to represent the region's coat of arms and can be found on various coins from this era.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1872 B 626000 - - - - - -

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