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1 Pfennig - Frederick William II
| Billon (.052 silver) | 0.63 g | 14.3 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William II (Friedrich Wilhelm II) (1786-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1787-1797 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.052 silver) |
| Weight | 0.63 g |
| Diameter | 14.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#43811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Face value between two rosettes, vintage and different workshop in four lines
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ 1 ✿ ꟾ PFENNIG ꟾ 1791 ꟾ A
Edge
Plain
Comment
1 pfennig = 1/12 groschen = 1/288 thalerMinted at the Berlin mint.
Vintages 1787, 1789 and 1797 are also available in gold.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick William II, who was known for his military conquests and territorial expansion. This coin was issued during a time of economic and political change in Prussia, as the country was transitioning from a feudal society to a modern, industrialized state. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, the coin still holds historical significance as a symbol of Prussia's growth and development during this period.
