© Marcelo Acedo
© Marcelo Acedo
1 Pfennig - Frederick William III
| Billon (.052 silver) | 0.63 g | 15 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 | Billon (.052 silver) |
| Weight | 0.63 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#42974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 1 *
PFENNIG
1799
A
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William III, who ruled Prussia from 1797 to 1840. During his reign, Prussia underwent significant economic and military reforms, which helped to modernize the country and position it as a major power in Europe. The 1 Pfennig coin, made of Billon (.052 silver) and weighing 0.63 grams, was a symbol of this change and a reflection of the country's growing economic and political influence.
