1 Pfenning - Frederick William III (Pattern) 1819 front 1 Pfenning - Frederick William III (Pattern) 1819 back
1 Pfenning - Frederick William III (Pattern) 1819 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Pfenning - Frederick William III Pattern

1819 year
Copper 1.67 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840)
Type
Pattern
Year
1819
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄300)
Currency
Vereinsthaler (1821-1873)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.67 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#307890
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
1
PFENNING
1819
A

Interesting fact

This coin was designed by the renowned German engraver and medalist, 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 features a portrait of Frederick William III, the King of Prussia, on the obverse, and an eagle on the reverse. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Prussian kingdom.