2 Pfennigs - Frederick Francis I 1828-1831 front 2 Pfennigs - Frederick Francis I 1828-1831 back
2 Pfennigs - Frederick Francis I 1828-1831 photo

2 Pfennigs - Frederick Francis I

 
Copper 2 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States)
Grand duke
Frederick Francis I (Friedrich Franz I) (1815-1837)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1828-1831
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler (1815-1872)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#67316
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

3-line inscription with value and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*2*
PFENNINGE
1831
*

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Frederick Francis I 1828-1831 coin from Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick Francis I, who was the first Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and ruled from 1828 to 1831. During his reign, there was a significant increase in trade and commerce, which led to the need for a new coinage system. The 2 Pfennigs coin was part of this new system and was designed to be a more practical and efficient form of currency for everyday transactions. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a valuable piece of history and a reminder of the economic and political changes that took place in Germany during the early 19th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1831  257010 - - - - - -

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