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2 Pfennigs - William I
| Copper | 2.97 g | 20.55 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William I (Wilhelm I.) (1861-1888) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1873 |
| Value | 2 Pfenninge = 2 Pfennig (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.97 g |
| Diameter | 20.55 mm |
| Thickness | 1.33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
2 ꟾ PFENNINGE ꟾ 1862 ꟾ A
Edge
Plain
Comment
2 pfennig = 6 groschen = 1/180 thalerVintages 1872 A and 1872 B, described by some sources, do not exist.
Vintage 1873 C, not included in the Numista sheet, is a single coin (trial?) and is kept in the Royal Mint collection.
Interesting fact
The 2 Pfennigs coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Copper and weighing 2.97g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of King Wilhelm I, who was also known as Wilhelm the Great. He was the first German Emperor and played a significant role in the unification of Germany. This coin was minted during his reign, which makes it a piece of history that collectors and numismatists would find valuable.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1862 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1863 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1864 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1865 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1866 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1867 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1867 B | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1868 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1868 B | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1868 C | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1869 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1869 B | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1870 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1871 B | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1871 C | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennigs - William I 1861-1873 coin.
