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2 Pfennigs - Frederick William III
| Copper | 2.95 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1840 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.95 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#9670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Face value and vintage in three lines, letter of workshop in the exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
2 ꟾ PFENNINGE ꟾ 1825 ꟾ D
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features the crowned bust of Frederick William III, King of Prussia, facing left, surrounded by the inscription "FRIEDR. WILH. III. KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN" (Frederick William III, King of Prussia). The reverse of the coin depicts a crowned eagle with outstretched wings, holding a scepter and an orb, surrounded by the inscription "2 PFENNIG" (2 pfennigs) and the date "1821-1840". It's worth noting that the coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, with the Napoleonic Wars having recently ended and the German states in the process of being unified under Prussian leadership. The coin's design reflects this tumultuous period, with the eagle symbolizing the power and strength of the Prussian state.
