2 Pfennige - Frederick William III 1810-1816 front 2 Pfennige - Frederick William III 1810-1816 back
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2 Pfennige - Frederick William III

 
Copper 3.24 g 21.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1810-1816
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄144)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.24 g
Diameter
21.8 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#76653
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

4-line inscription with value, date and mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
PFENNIGE
1816
A

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Pfennige coin featuring Frederick William III, minted between 1810 and 1816, was part of a series of coins that were introduced to replace the various local currencies that were in use across the German States. This coin was one of the first standardized coins to be widely used across the region, helping to simplify trade and commerce.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1816 A - - - - - -

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