© M. Sander
© M. Sander
3 Pfennige - Frederick William II
| Billon (.125 silver) | 0.72 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William II (Friedrich Wilhelm II) (1786-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1787-1797 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.125 silver) |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#73715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 3 *
PFENNIGE
17 97
A
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennige coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick William II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Prussian economy. The coin's composition of Billon, which is a mixture of copper and silver, was a common practice during this time period, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them more affordable to produce and circulate. Additionally, the coin's weight of 0.72 grams was a standard weight for coins of this denomination during this time period.
