2 Pfennigs - Frederick August 1791-1805 front 2 Pfennigs - Frederick August 1791-1805 back
2 Pfennigs - Frederick August 1791-1805 photo
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2 Pfennigs - Frederick August

 
Copper 3 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Osnabrück (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1791-1805
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄240)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Weight
3 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57245
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Value above date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
PFENNING
1805

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The coin features an image of Frederick August, the Duke of York and Albany, who was a prominent military leader during the Napoleonic Wars. He was also known for his support of the arts and sciences, and his reign saw the establishment of several educational institutions and cultural organizations in the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1791  19000 - - - - - -
1794  3459 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennigs - Frederick August 1791-1805 coin.