© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Pfennige - Frederick William III
1812 year| Copper | 2.99 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄150) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.99 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
150 EIN THALER
2
PFENNINGE
1812
A
5 EIN ZEHNER
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Frederick William III, King of Prussia, facing right, with a crown on his head and a scepter in his hand. The reverse of the coin shows the value "2" in the center, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and a crown at the top. The coin's design was created by the German engraver and medalist, Johann Gottfried Schadow. It's interesting to note that this coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, with the Napoleonic Wars taking place just a few years prior. The Kingdom of Prussia, under the leadership of Frederick William III, played a significant role in the wars and emerged as a major military power in the region. The coin serves as a reminder of this tumultuous period in history and the important role that Prussia played during that time.
