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1 Pfennig - Frederick William II
| Copper | 2.45 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William II (Friedrich Wilhelm II) (1786-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1790-1797 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#98639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ 1 ✿ ꟾ PFENN: ꟾ SCHEIDE ꟾ MÜNZE ꟾ 1797 ꟾ ✽A✽
Edge
Plain
Comment
The years 1791 and 1792 also exist without stars accosting the different.
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the Kingdom of Prussia, minted during the reign of Frederick William II (1790-1797), was the first coin to feature the iconic Prussian eagle on its obverse side. This design change marked a significant shift in Prussian coinage, as previous coins had featured the portrait of the ruling king. The introduction of the Prussian eagle symbolized the growing importance of the Prussian state and its military power.
