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1 Pfenning - Frederick William III
| Copper | 1.5 g | 17.25 mm |
| 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 |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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