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1 Pfennig - Frederick William I
| Billon | 0.5 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1735-1736 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#127804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 ꟾ GUTER ꟾ PFEN ꟾ 1735
Engraver: Ernst Georg Neubauer
Edge
Plain
Comment
The ornamentation around the date on the reverse can vary, as can the shape and position of the initials on the right.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Billon and weighing 0.5g is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick William I, who was known as the "Soldier King." He was a military leader and administrator who ruled Prussia from 1713 to 1740 and is credited with transforming the country's army into a powerful and efficient force. The coin, which features an image of the king on one side and the Prussian eagle on the other, was likely used to pay for military expenses and other state needs during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1735 | 2877696 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfennig - Frederick William I 1735-1736 coin.
