© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Pfenning - Frederick William III
1812 year| Copper | 1.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄300) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
300 EIN THALER
1
PFENNING
1812
A
10 EIN ZEHNER
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Pfenning coin was designed by the renowned German engraver and medallist, Johann Gottfried Schadow. Schadow was a prominent artist of his time and is known for his work on various coins, medals, and sculptures. His design for the Pattern 1 Pfenning coin features a portrait of Frederick William III, the King of Prussia, on the obverse side, and an eagle on the reverse side. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Prussian kingdom.
