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2 Pfennigs - Frederick William IV
| Copper | 3 g | 20.55 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1846-1860 |
| Value | 2 Pfenninge = 2 Pfennig (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20.55 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Three-line inscription with date, mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
2 ꟾ PFENNINGE ꟾ 1854 ꟾ A
Edge
Plain
Comment
From 1857 onwards the coins are minted according to the "Wiener Münzvertrag", the weight of the coins is slightly reduced.1846-1856 [3,045 g.] = Neumann# 37 / KM# 452 / v. Schrötter# 210-220 / Schwalbach# 368-369
1857-1860 [3 g.] = Neumann# 50 / KM# 452a / v. Schrötter# 283-286 / Schwalbach# 367
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Frederick William IV, who was the King of Prussia from 1840 until his death in 1861. However, the coin was actually minted during a time of political turmoil in Prussia, when the country was undergoing significant political and social changes. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a reminder of the complexities of Prussia's past.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1852 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1853 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1854 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1855 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1856 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1857 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1858 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1860 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennigs - Frederick William IV 1846-1860 coin.
