1 Pfenning - Frederick William III 1821-1840 front 1 Pfenning - Frederick William III 1821-1840 back
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1 Pfenning - Frederick William III

 
Copper 1.5 g 17.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1821-1840
Value
1 Pfennig = 1⁄360 Vereinsthaler
Currency
Vereinsthaler (1821-1873)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
17.25 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#9461
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

3-line inscription with date, mintmark in exergue

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
1 ꟾ PFENNING ꟾ 1821
A

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfenning coin from the Kingdom of Prussia, minted during the reign of Frederick William III (1821-1840), was the first coin to feature the iconic Prussian eagle on its obverse side. This eagle design became a symbol of Prussia's power and influence in Europe and was used on many subsequent coins throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1821 A - - - - - -
1822 A - - - - - -
1825 A - - - - - -
1828 A - - - - - -
1833 A - - - - - -
1838 A - - - - - -
1838 D - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfenning - Frederick William III 1821-1840 coin.